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Yahoo
09-07-2025
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Goldbridge slams Man United striker links including Calvert-Lewin
Man United's Striker Search Hits Rock Bottom: Calvert-Lewin and Company Offered as Options Manchester United's summer transfer saga has taken yet another worrying turn, and fans are growing increasingly concerned about the club's direction. In the latest episode of The United Stand, Mark Goldbridge delivered a passionate and unfiltered breakdown of United's current striker situation, revealing that Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Callum Wilson, and Jamie Vardy have been offered to the club — a development that has sparked disbelief and dismay among supporters. Free Agent Roulette Referencing a report from The Athletic, Goldbridge confirmed, 'Several free agents have been offered to Manchester United as striker options as well. Calvert-Lewin, Jamie Vardy, Callum Wilson have all been offered.' His reaction was one of near-total exasperation, asking rhetorically, 'Who do they think we are? Maidstone United? Macclesfield Town? Bloody hell.' Advertisement The mere mention of these names, particularly Calvert-Lewin, drew sharp criticism. Goldbridge refused to even entertain the idea of picking one out of the trio, insisting, 'The minute you do, you become a Glazer. I'm not accepting it. It's repulsive. It's disgusting. It's an absolute joke to go anywhere near any of those three players.' He singled out Calvert-Lewin and Wilson for their fitness records, remarking, 'If you're sponsored by BUPA or you've got plenty of hospital beds or you want to get a friend for Luke Shaw, take your pick. But they're both absolutely injury-prone.' Transfer Window Mismanagement The conversation around United's pursuit of strikers stretched beyond just the names being offered. Goldbridge lamented the club's broader failure to secure top targets, noting, 'We didn't get Delap, we didn't get Gyökeres, we're not getting Osimhen, we can't afford Šeško or Ekitiké.' Advertisement This has left United in an increasingly desperate state. Goldbridge acknowledged the bleak reality: 'Whoever we get is going to be, at best, a divider. Some people will go, it's okay. Some people will say it's a load of rubbish. That's what I'm sort of attuned to now.' Why Calvert-Lewin Doesn't Fit Despite his name being floated, Calvert-Lewin received no defence from the host. His injury history, lack of consistent form, and uninspiring ceiling all drew fire from Goldbridge. It's a sentiment that seems to resonate with much of the fanbase, particularly when compared to the standards expected at a club of United's stature. Goldbridge offered a cutting analogy to describe United's recruitment process: 'We go and get mediocre people, don't give them an apprenticeship and throw them straight in.' He added, 'That's meant to be Manchester United Football Club with all the millions of pounds that are swishing around?' Advertisement No Clear Plan, No Clear Vision The podcast made clear that optimism is in short supply. With targets missed and the preseason underway, United appear no closer to finding a reliable number nine. Goldbridge summed it up plainly: 'It is the 8th of July. Whoever we go for won't be here for the tour. It's a double-edged sword really, isn't it? The striker we're going for is going to be plan D, E or F, and they're not going to get a pre-season.' He concluded with a chilling thought for supporters clinging to hope: 'Whoever we sign as a striker, it's not going to be exciting. It's going to be a risk. We've clearly messed it up.' For those dreaming of marquee signings and Champions League ambitions, the idea of Calvert-Lewin donning a Manchester United shirt feels less like a fresh start and more like a painful reminder of how far the club has drifted from its elite status.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Goldbridge slams Man United striker links including Calvert-Lewin
Man United's Striker Search Hits Rock Bottom: Calvert-Lewin and Company Offered as Options Manchester United's summer transfer saga has taken yet another worrying turn, and fans are growing increasingly concerned about the club's direction. In the latest episode of The United Stand, Mark Goldbridge delivered a passionate and unfiltered breakdown of United's current striker situation, revealing that Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Callum Wilson, and Jamie Vardy have been offered to the club — a development that has sparked disbelief and dismay among supporters. Free Agent Roulette Referencing a report from The Athletic, Goldbridge confirmed, 'Several free agents have been offered to Manchester United as striker options as well. Calvert-Lewin, Jamie Vardy, Callum Wilson have all been offered.' His reaction was one of near-total exasperation, asking rhetorically, 'Who do they think we are? Maidstone United? Macclesfield Town? Bloody hell.' Advertisement The mere mention of these names, particularly Calvert-Lewin, drew sharp criticism. Goldbridge refused to even entertain the idea of picking one out of the trio, insisting, 'The minute you do, you become a Glazer. I'm not accepting it. It's repulsive. It's disgusting. It's an absolute joke to go anywhere near any of those three players.' He singled out Calvert-Lewin and Wilson for their fitness records, remarking, 'If you're sponsored by BUPA or you've got plenty of hospital beds or you want to get a friend for Luke Shaw, take your pick. But they're both absolutely injury-prone.' Transfer Window Mismanagement The conversation around United's pursuit of strikers stretched beyond just the names being offered. Goldbridge lamented the club's broader failure to secure top targets, noting, 'We didn't get Delap, we didn't get Gyökeres, we're not getting Osimhen, we can't afford Šeško or Ekitiké.' Advertisement This has left United in an increasingly desperate state. Goldbridge acknowledged the bleak reality: 'Whoever we get is going to be, at best, a divider. Some people will go, it's okay. Some people will say it's a load of rubbish. That's what I'm sort of attuned to now.' Why Calvert-Lewin Doesn't Fit Despite his name being floated, Calvert-Lewin received no defence from the host. His injury history, lack of consistent form, and uninspiring ceiling all drew fire from Goldbridge. It's a sentiment that seems to resonate with much of the fanbase, particularly when compared to the standards expected at a club of United's stature. Goldbridge offered a cutting analogy to describe United's recruitment process: 'We go and get mediocre people, don't give them an apprenticeship and throw them straight in.' He added, 'That's meant to be Manchester United Football Club with all the millions of pounds that are swishing around?' Advertisement No Clear Plan, No Clear Vision The podcast made clear that optimism is in short supply. With targets missed and the preseason underway, United appear no closer to finding a reliable number nine. Goldbridge summed it up plainly: 'It is the 8th of July. Whoever we go for won't be here for the tour. It's a double-edged sword really, isn't it? The striker we're going for is going to be plan D, E or F, and they're not going to get a pre-season.' He concluded with a chilling thought for supporters clinging to hope: 'Whoever we sign as a striker, it's not going to be exciting. It's going to be a risk. We've clearly messed it up.' For those dreaming of marquee signings and Champions League ambitions, the idea of Calvert-Lewin donning a Manchester United shirt feels less like a fresh start and more like a painful reminder of how far the club has drifted from its elite status.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Villarreal striker Barry set for Everton medical
Everton are close to ending their striker search with Villarreal's Thierno Barry expected to fly into Merseyside for a medical before completing a £27m formalities are not completed yet, but the move is progressing with manager David Moyes ready to clinch Everton's biggest deal of the summer so had a £34.5m release clause in his Villarreal contract, but Everton expect to pay a lower fee for the 22-year-old, who scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 38 games last season as the Spanish club finished fifth in La Liga to qualify for the Champions will add to Everton's attacking resources after Dominic Calvert-Lewin left at the end of his Armando Broja also exited when his loan ended, returning to Chelsea without the deal being made was born in Lyon and left French club Sochaux aged 19 to play in the Belgian second division with following season he moved to Swiss Super League club Basel, before joining Villarreal in August 2024 in a deal worth about £13m.
New York Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Thierno Barry travelling to Everton to complete €32.5m move from Villarreal
Thierno Barry is travelling to Merseyside as Everton look to complete a move for the Villarreal striker. Barry has been on holiday in Miami after his participation in the Under-21 European Championship with France, but has now been given permission to travel to England to undergo a medical. The fee expected to be an initial €32.5m, plus bonuses. Advertisement Everton have been looking to strengthen their forward options after the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer last month. Barry would be their second signing of the summer after the permanent addition of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo at the end of his successful loan. The Athletic reported in June that talks were ongoing between Villarreal and Everton, with Barry being targeted by head coach David Moyes to compete with Beto. Everton were reluctant to trigger Barry's €40million (£34.1m) release clause and negotiations were complicated by his participation in the U21 Euros. The Merseyside club only scored 42 goals in 38 league games last season, the lowest of any of the 17 clubs that were not relegated, despite finishing 23 points above the relegation zone in 13th. Calvert-Lewin left the club as a free agent at the end of his contract this summer, parting ways after nine years and 71 goals. Barry, 22, joined Villarreal on a five-year deal from Swiss club Basel last summer after spending his youth career at various French clubs. The forward registered 11 goals in 37 appearances in his first campaign in Spain as Villarreal qualified for the Champions League in 2025-26 with a fifth-placed finish in La Liga. Barry featured in every game for France at this summer's U21 Euros, making one start and scoring once as France reached the semi-final. Barry has made eight appearances total for the youth national side and is yet to break into the senior team.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gossip: United move for Ederson and consider Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United have made an approach for Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson, with Serie A duo Inter Milan and Juventus also tracking the 26-year-old valued at about £44m. (Goal - in Portuguese) United are interested in Dominic Calvert-Lewin after his departure from Everton, as Newcastle United have also held fresh talks with the 28-year-old England striker. (Talksport) Advertisement And the Old Trafford club are also interested in 28-year-old Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who has a reported £9m relegation release clause in his Leicester City contract. Fulham, Everton and Crystal Palace are also keen. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund is not considering a move away from Manchester United unless the club decide to sell him, with Inter Milan one of the clubs to have shown interest in the striker. (Fabrizio Romano) United quoted a £30m fee for Andre Onana to Monaco at the end of last month, but the goalkeeper is also looking increasingly likely to stay at the club. (Mail) Want more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip column Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport
