20 Jun 2017 07:47:36
I'd love to see Ronaldo return but it's just too unlikely for me. The price and wages he would require just seem too much and this stage of his career.

Based on what the Ed's and the media have said I think a realistic end to the summer would be this:

Morata or Belotti to definitely come, looks like Morata is first choice. Either will improve us a lot, just hope we don't overspend on them.

Fabinho or Matic. I personally would like Fabinho because he can cover RB as well as CDM but I have a feeling we could see Matic return to a Mourinho sqaud, he was one of the best midfielders in the prem when they won the title under Jose and it looks like he's being pushed out slightly by Chelsea.

Semedo, Ed mentioned this guy a while back and now the media have jumped onto it (do they watch the sharkopod too? ) . I haven't seen much of him but it sounds like he will be great to have alongside Toni going into the next season.

Finally Perisic (If the price is right) . I've rated Perisic whenever I've seen him play for country but I wouldn't price him at the rumoured 50m. However if the club value him at that price then so be it, he's a hard working player who I think could provide the right workrate to allow the likes of Rashford, Miki and Martial to perform better.

I have faith Mourinho has the right plan to take us forward this season.


1.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 07:57:06
Hey Weggy, I like all that but my worry is creativity, who delivers the magic? I know we have Pogba and Miki but I do think we have been lacking a spark.


2.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 08:38:25
agree with all that weggy although I do like Amuydingdong from Dortmund as I've seen him regularly and like him a lot - I also worry where is that spark, the magician we need. Mata hasn't quite done it for me . Miki might step up alongside Pogba, but we haven't got that Hazard, Willian, sanchez player (yet anyway) who can really make things happen when on form that defenders are wary of.


3.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 09:20:13
100 percent agree AJH every top team has at least one player who is capable of winning a match with sheer brilliance. In a way Zlatan was partly that guy for us last year but as good as some of our current players undoubtedly are they are not contenders for World player of the year. That is the level to which we should aspire.


4.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 09:28:27
AJH, I think that player was meant to be Griezmann but as you already know that transfer seems more unlikely than Ronaldo right now.

Perhaps our interest in James is legit and we may see him come in?

I think we should give Miki the CAM spot and see what he has to offer, he has always taken time to get rolling at previous clubs so I expect a better turnout from him this season.


5.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 09:51:26
That player has also got to be given the freedom and trust to express himself .
Miki and pogba in particular have the talent.


6.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 11:40:35
I think it is Jose's style not to have that x factor in the team if a worker will suffice. Jose's teams have never been flash. I think if that was Jose's prerogative Miki would have been the player he was at Dortmund last season.


7.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 13:36:43
I think our issue last year wasn't the lack of magic, it was being clinical in front of goal, what we need is someone who can finish off the chances.


8.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 13:47:58
If I remember correctly, Inter have to recoup some money t be in compliance with FFP. Like Ed002 says, I do not like to get into money, however I believe it is around 30 million. If that is the case, UTD can sit around and stand firm on whatever price they wish to pay, as I believe Inter will budge on their end.