Manchester United’s 2025/26 campaign comes to an end on Sunday at the Amex, and it could be the final time we see several players represent the club.
With Champions League football and third place now in the bag, Manchester United could rotate heavily against Brighton to allow those bound for the World Cup some additional rest.
Michael Carrick is planning debuts for Godwill Kukonki and Jim Thwaites, while Shea Lacey is also surely set for an opportunity in the first-team.
But it could also be a final chance for fringe players to stake their claims ahead of the summer, when they may be on the chopping block.
Particularly, we asked fans on TalkingPoints for their thoughts on the futures of Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, and Joshua Zirkzee.
Has Man United’s team improved since the last final day visit to the Amex vs Brighton in 2024?🤔
Is there anyone you wish was still playing for the club?
Mason Mount
One player who fans are at their final straw with is Mason Mount, and the number seven-wearing midfielder is a name many would be happy to sell.
Mount’s future seems to lie in midfield for Carrick, but fans have made up their minds on him.
- Sell Mount in 2026/27 – 58%
- Keep Mount in 2026/27 – 42%
It was close, but supporters have made it clear they favour Mount being sold this summer.
Whether United will be able to get a fee for Mount is an entirely different question.
Is Mason Mount out of time at Manchester United?🕰️
How much would United even be able to get for him?💰
Manuel Ugarte
More likely to leave than Mount is Manuel Ugarte, with the Uruguayan already reportedly seeing interest arrive for him.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has decided Ugarte should be sold, which is the final blow to his chances of playing for United, and fans agree with this.
- No, move on, we need to upgrade – 84%
- Yes, he’s a useful squad player – 16%
The results of Ugarte’s poll were a lot more convincing, with Carrick also seemingly deciding on him.
Ugarte has admitted this season has been tough, and all indications are that it will end in his departure.
Do you want Manuel Ugarte to be a Manchester United player for the 2026/27 season?
Joshua Zirkzee
Finally, Joshua Zirkzee is another tipped to see his time at the club brought to a close this summer after failing to make good on his limited chances under Carrick.
Zirkzee has failed Omar Berrada’s two-year rule regarding a signing being successful, and therefore, his sale this summer feels likely. TalkingPoints users agreed.
- Sell him for as much as we can – 66%
- Keep him as useful squad depth – 34%
Clearly, fans want Zirkzee sold this summer, likely wanting him replaced with a striker who can contribute goals.
Should Manchester United KEEP or SELL Joshua Zirkzee in summer 2026?
Zirkzee seems a good character around the squad, and clearly loves the club. But United need more.
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