04 Jun 2016 10:17:10
I know it's too early, but I really think that we could mount a decent title challenge next season or at least be in the mix going into the last 5 games.

Just like at Chelsea, Jose I think is prioritising the spine of the team which is getting stronger and stronger.

We could do no better than De Gea and now we have Ibrahimovic through the middle. Rooney is still a good player in my opinion and could see a new lease of life under Jose in the number 10 position.

We are a centre back and central midfielder short of being up there. Varane/ Manolas (or both) and Pjanic would make us serious contenders. Darmian and Shaw are good players and Martial is excellent on the left. If we don't get a right sided player I can see Memphis getting some starts out there and doing well along with Lingard and Rashford.


1.) 04 Jun 2016
04 Jun 2016 10:44:17
Fresh I think you are right in that Jose wants to strengthen the spine of our team. I honestly think he will want the majority of our business conpleted ASAP which will be a welcome change to what we have been used to when we spend whole summers chasing big names who only want a new contract.

I don't know who we are after but I seriously doubt that Pogba will be here next year as the media are reporting but do belive he will want to bring that steel back to the midfield, personally I would go for Veratti I think he would be more atainable at the right price. As for Varane he is no doubt a smashing player but I think Jose will go for Premier League experience.

Could bring in Stones at a ridiculous price and could see Everton cashing in and Koeman going for someone like Fonte who he knows well and will cost a fraction of what they receive for stones.


2.) 04 Jun 2016
04 Jun 2016 10:50:23
Have to agree, I think it's a great start to the window to get Ibrahimovic. De Gea staying is a hugely important step. I still think there's a good chance he'll go to Real this summer but if he doesn't then we have the best keeper in the world for next season.

I think we will target a CB next then a CM. A front 4 of Rashford, Martial, Rooney and Ibra is a great starting point for us but a top class CB and a quality CM means we'd have a great side for next season.


3.) 04 Jun 2016
04 Jun 2016 10:54:25
I agree with most of what you saying fresh apart from Shaw been good, Shaw will be one of the best LBs in the world very soon. Other than that good optimistic post.


4.) 04 Jun 2016
04 Jun 2016 12:11:38
De Gea staying? Has he told any of you he's staying? Don't be surprised at all to see him move on.