Manchester United fans believe the club can save themselves £80 million this summer following their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

United won the Snapdragon Cup at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday night. Arnau Ortiz put the Spanish side 1-0 up in the 5th minute, but Michael Carrick’s men secured victory thanks to Bryan Mbeumo’s second-half brace.

United are still without their 2026 World Cup stars, which meant another game for 19-year-old Shea Lacey, who impressed. Summer signing Andrey Santos produced another positive performance in midfield, while promising JJ Gabriel (aged 15 years and 299 days) became the youngest player in Manchester United’s history to feature in the first team.

There was also praise for defender Leny Yoro. The 20-year-old has experienced a topsy-turvy first two seasons with the Red Devils but, at 20 years old, is still a player with enormous potential.

However, it’s the performance of another player who United supporters are really encouraged by.

Mason Mount Looked Excellent vs Atletico

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Mason Mount has only managed to show flashes of his quality since completing his £55 million move from Chelsea in 2023. But the England international, who wears United’s most iconic shirt number (seven), showed exactly what he’s capable of with a magnificent midfield showing against Diego Simeone’s side.

A three-minute clip of Mount’s highlights against Atletico have gone viral on X (Twitter) – and the footage has sparked a huge response from fans. Watch the clip below:

A handful of fans made the same point: why spend £80 million on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott when we already have Mount?

“Basically Alex Scott without having to spend £80m,” one fan wrote, while another said:

Another supporter commented: “£116 million Elliot Anderson doesn’t have these fundamentals on lock.”

While a fourth said: “This is the best he’s ever looked.”

A fifth fan commented: “This is a £100m midfielder,” while a sixth wrote: “Genuinely super performance. Can’t get my hopes up with Mount through injuries but we know in top form/fitness there is a hell of a player.”

And a seventh fan said: “He’s going to make me eat all my words this season, isn’t he?”

Mount’s looking extremely sharp ahead of the 2026-27 season and will be hoping to impress in United’s three remaining pre-season fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain (August 8), Leeds United (August 12) and AC Milan (August 15).

Carrick’s men begin their Premier League campaign with an away visit to newly-promoted Hull City on August 22 before taking on another promoted team, Ipswich Town, at Old Trafford eight days later.

Tottenham have made Liverpool star Cody Gakpo a leading target for the summer transfer window, and now they know how much they need to pay to get a deal done.

Spurs have had a huge summer window so far with six arrivals so far, bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali, and Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that he now wants to address the forward areas within his squad.

Man City star Savinho has been earmarked as the top target, with talks ongoing with Man City over a deal, but the Netherlands international has now also been made a leading target, and Liverpool have set their asking price.

Liverpool Set Gakpo Asking Price

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Gakpo, who has been described as ‘world-class’, has been a regular at Anfield since making the move from PSV Eindhoven back in January 2023. The winger has made 180 appearances for the club, scoring 50 goals in that time, and that has attracted the attention of Spurs.

The north London club are keen to add more options to their front line with Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski, and Wilson Odobert recovering from serious knee injuries, while the future of Richarlison is also up in the air.

Gakpo has been identified as a target, and Liverpool have not shut the door entirely on a move away from Anfield.

According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool have now set a £72m asking price for Gakpo if he is to move away, after using the Anthony Gordon transfer to Barcelona earlier in the window as a benchmark.

Gordon moved to Spain in a deal worth £70m, and the Reds feel that Gakpo is worth a similar fee if he is to be allowed to move on, especially with a rival club showing the strongest interest.

Tottenham Planning ‘Bomba’ Transfer

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De Zerbi told the world that Tottenham are only 60% done in the transfer market this summer, and they were planning on a ‘bomba’ signing in attack alongside Savinho.

Gakpo would certainly fall into that category as a major signing, having won the Premier League and played at the highest level for the Netherlands, with 24 goals in 54 caps, having played at two World Cups.

Spurs may find it difficult to convince him to make the move without Champions League football this season, but they have got the money to get a deal over the line and they have shown that their project is one that is appealing to top stars with the business they have already done.

It’s been a mass exodus at Newcastle United this summer, and the club must make at least one statement signing to prove that business is meant over the 2026/27 campaign.

Anthony Gordon was flogged to Barcelona early doors, and long-term murmurs that Sandro Tonali wanted away from the North East came true when a £100 million move to Tottenham Hotspur was sanctioned. With the Magpies having stood by the Italian’s side through his betting ban, that was a kick in the teeth.

News that Bruno Guimaraes is set to up sticks for Arsenal rubs salt in the wound, and you can’t blame Eddie Howe for handing in his resignation.

Transfer chiefs at St James’ Park need to shift the mood fast. The appointment of a new manager will be a priority and, after that, Newcastle must prove they are still a club that the big players want to sign for.

Newcastle United Must Push to Sign Djed Spence

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Luckily, Newcastle may have the perfect opportunity to do just that. The Magpies must push to sign Djed Spence from Spurs – it won’t be easy, but it will certainly be a statement.

The full-back positions are already a cause of concern for the incoming manager at St James’ Park. There’s no doubting Lewis Hall’s talent at full-back, but the England international struggled to keep his place over midfielder Lewis Miley at the end of last season.

Manchester United are said to be interested in a £60 million move for the 21-year-old, and that fee, combined with the club’s apparent inability to keep top talent, makes a move to Old Trafford feel a real possibility.

Spence was more regularly deployed as a left-back by Tottenham last season, but is adept on either side of defence and is naturally right-footed. He would arrive with 59 appearances of Premier League experience and, perhaps more importantly, off the back of a thoroughly impressive World Cup.

Spence, described as ‘frightening’, was a standout star for the Three Lions in North America and Mexico. The defender boasted a tenacity and flair that could help inject some excitement into a club that desperately needs an uplift.

The Magpies would be purchasing a 25-year-old entering his prime. Snapping up young talent to sell them on when at their most potent is the new mantra for Newcastle, but cannot be the only mode of operation.

It’s a move that would work for Spence too. The version of the player that emerged at the World Cup was significantly more impressive than his club performances, which regularly came under criticism as Spurs struggled last term.

Spence’s fight was questioned, but the defender proved he has plenty of that on international duty. Riding that high, a fresh start would surely tempt the dynamic full-back.

Roberto De Zerbi Open to Spurs Exits

It has been reported that Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Spence, with several other clubs competing for his signature too. That report adds that Spence is one of six players Roberto De Zerbi could sanction the sale of as the club looks to offset the £230 million already splurged this summer.

Spence’s heart did not seem in it for Tottenham in their relegation battle last season, and that could be why De Zerbi doesn’t mind losing the star, despite his England performances.

Speaking during pre-season, the Spurs boss said: “I was very clear at the start of my time in Tottenham. I said, who doesn’t want to stay in Tottenham? Who is not happy, is not proud to stay here, has to leave.

“I want the players to be proud and happy to stay here, to go on the pitch in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with big motivation.”

There could be no hard feelings in north London. Spence may have grown fatigued with the project at Spurs, but he has just proved he still has the bit between his teeth. Tottenham can balance their books and Newcastle can prove that the club still means business in the Premier League.