🚨 Medical Completed✅️: £99 m striker has completed his medical to join Manchester United after agreeing five-year transfer deal to join the Reds.
“Ruben Amorim IS VERY SERIOUS THIS TIME.”
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✅ 1. The big claim — is it true?
Despite the buzz, no reliable confirmation exists that Manchester United have signed a £99 million striker or that any such player has passed a medical. Major outlets—Reuters, BBC, Sky Sports, The Guardian—all report only two recent signings upfront:
Rasmus Højlund: joined in August 2023 for a total of ~£64 million plus add-ons and passed his medical at the time .
Joshua Zirkzee: signed from Bologna in July 2024 for around £36 m, with personal terms agreed and medical completed before finalization .
No mention of any new ÂŁ99m forward exists.
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2. What has actually happened?
📌 Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)
Completed medical summer 2023 ahead of his move from Atalanta .
Signed a five‑year deal with United, potentially adding an extra year .
đź“Ś Joshua Zirkzee (Netherlands)
Fee paid: €42.5m (~£36m); signed a five‑year contract in July 2024 .
Medical confirmed by Sky Sports before announcement .
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3. Why the ÂŁ99m medical story is almost certainly false
No official club statement or announcement supporting a new striker at ÂŁ99m.
No record in credible media: no mention in Sky, BBC, Reuters, etc.
Historical pattern: rumors often inflate figures—like past speculation around Ivan Toney or Matthéus Cunha before his confirmed £62.5m move .
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4. Downside of premature hype:
Fans get false expectations—especially when real-world transfers lag.
For current squad: Højlund and Zirkzee need time, development, and support—not distraction.
Club’s Financial Fair Play: a £99m upfront payment would be huge and definitely widely covered, yet it’s not. That’s telling.
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5. United’s actual striker strategy right now
🔵 Two main strikers on the books:
Højlund, £64m, still adapting, scoring in Europe and domestically.
Zirkzee, ÂŁ36m, a versatile forward offering rotation.
⚠️ Striking concerns:
Combined they haven’t provided the kind of goals needed—Højlund tough first season, Zirkzee inconsistent .
Last season, United’s team goal tally was historically low—around 44 Premier League goals, the fewest since 2015–16 .
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6. Who’s being targeted next?
While a £99m striker hasn’t arrived, United have genuine interest in several forwards:
Matheus Cunha
Signed from Wolves for £62.5m on a five‑year contract—medical completed in early June 2025, officially announced .
Ongoing targets:
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) – improved bid made, valuation rising (~£70m) .
Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP) – prolific scorer; rumoured interest but competition high .
Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) – scoring machine; price tag ~£60m–£85m, United among clubs watching .
So while 2025’s marquee striker headline is real (ÂŁ62.5m Cunha), there’s still no ÂŁ99m opener.
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7. Why fans need clarity now
Squad pressure: Fans expect clear investment, especially after low goal output.
Amorim’s credibility: He’s building a system that relies on strong forwards—need execution.
Club narrative: Floating unsubstantiated headlines undermines genuine buy-in.
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8. Realistic expectations this summer
What United actually want to achieve:
1. Integrate Cunha, Højlund, and Zirkzee as striking core.
2. Offload or loan one striker (Højlund under scrutiny).
3. Consider a third signing—but likely in the £60–70m range, not £99m.
4. Finalize deals before the window ends, not rush baseless splash headlines.
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TL;DR Table
Claim Reality
£99m striker completed medical ❌ No validation from authorities or media
ÂŁ62.5m Cunha medical & deal sealed âś… Confirmed by Guardian, Pulse Sports, BBC
Højlund & Zirkzee medicals done earlier ✅ Confirmed in 2023 & 2024
Transfer focus is authentic ✅ Club is targeting front‑line upgrades within £60–£70m range
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🎯 Final analysis
Your sensational headline fits the mood and wants of fans—but at present, it’s fiction. Here’s the current, fact-backed picture:
Confirmed new striker: Matheus Cunha (£62.5m) – medical done, deal done.
Existing strikers: Højlund and Zirkzee—needing time & development.
Target list in motion: Mbeumo, Gyökeres, Ekitiké—real possibilities in the known valuation zones.
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