16 Jul 2014 13:50:33
I know all the eds tend to dislike this sort of question but which CBs are united actually interested in? The usual names are being thrown around as well as the Dutch players. I expect van gaal wants to evaluate our current stock before making any moves but surely there must be some indication of targets?

1.) 16 Jul 2014
MU have an interest in Vermaelen, Hummels & De Vrij. But I imagine Hummels is the number one target.

2.) 16 Jul 2014
16 Jul 2014 14:21:49
I have no ''sources'' and it's purely my speculation but I think we will go in for De Vrji as 1 of 2 CB's if that helps?

I suppose depending on Vidal, if we miss out, we might splash cash on Hummels but if we sign Vidal, Vermaelen as a cheap alternative. Can't see us spending close to £30Million on each of Shaw, Herrera, Vidal and Hummels.

3.) 16 Jul 2014
Well we might just do it ports maybe just

4.) 16 Jul 2014
I have thought all along that Vermaelen is purely a back up for Hummels. De Vrij may be a target in his own right though.

5.) 16 Jul 2014
Hummels would be main target for left side with Vermarlen back up/more realistic. De Vrijwould be my choice if we also want a right sided pplayer. he looked very assured in the WC and Van Gaal knows all about him.
For me it would then allow for 1 of Smalling/Evans/Jones to depart with my choice Smalling (yes I know some on here like him, just for me I would sooner the other 2)

6.) 16 Jul 2014
Not sure I agree.
If we sign Hummels+De Vrij and have only 2 of Evans/Jones/Smalling, we'd be one big injury to Hummels or De Vrij away from being left with 1 established CB. Also doesn't leave LVG many options if he wanted to play 3 CB at the back on occasion.

7.) 16 Jul 2014
Juice, historically we have only ever had 4 main centre backs in the 25 man squad. Remember we are able to select under 21s so could bring Keane in if needed.
Also, I think Carrick will have a part to play if we do switch to a back 3.for me he is possibly more suited to the centre position of a back 3 than any of our current centre backs.
Also, I think this set up will not be used too often and more as an option against certain teams. just my thoughts