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18 Jun 2015 21:38:50
I posted on the Chelsea page(to see if I could get a bit of info of Ed, since he/she isn't posting on our page anymore)
asking if united have been in contact regarding cech or if we are interested, unfortunately the reply was a no,
So looks like were not looking at cech as a replacement for dea gea, I still think Valdez will be number 1 next season and we will use the money to strengthen elsewhere
18 Jun 2015 17:33:31
If reports of miranda to inter for €15m is true they've got a very good Cb for a very good price.
18 Jun 2015 21:04:26
The irony of this post given your name is delicious
18 Jun 2015 21:58:35
AJh - brilliant!!!
18 Jun 2015 16:01:09
Southampton sign the replacement for Clyne. If he heads to liverpool we have no other option than to go all out for Coleman. Could be 10 million expensive.
18 Jun 2015 16:37:28
Yes there are no other right backs in the world, just Coleman and Clyne.
18 Jun 2015 17:03:26
Coleman and clyne have been the main names banded about for the rb slot but apart from them what do people think of darmian or de sciglio?
Havent seen much of them admittedly but the few bits I've seen they look dependable defensively which is probably what we need to improve on rafael/valencia who are more attack minded
18 Jun 2015 17:53:33
what about giving rafeal another season, if he can stay fit and not be as rash he is a very good rb.
im all for getting another rb as we are definitely short in that area but valencia didn't do to bad last season, and maybe that saves a bot of money for other positions, or at least till january maybe
18 Jun 2015 17:55:06
I like De Sciglio from what I've seen of him. At least you know with the Italians, that they'll be well schooled in the art of defending.
18 Jun 2015 18:10:57
Yh i like rafael as a right back and in SAFs last season he looked to have cemented that place in the team but he is out of favour with lvg due to injuries and what you said about him being too rash
I guess if we couldn't get the ideal right back then i would be more in favour of giving paddy mcnair a run at right back with valencia as an alternative
18 Jun 2015 18:40:58
Darmain would be brilliant, but I see him ending up at Juve.
18 Jun 2015 19:14:09
personally I really don't see Clyne or Coleman as any better than Raphael he was RB of the year two seasons ago if he can stay fit he will be just as good as the two mentioned. If they are looking to buy homegrown what about Walker from spurs cheaper option. But the mention of Darmain is a good shout or Carvajal from real in ddg deal??
19 Jun 2015 09:22:55
tucker,
The turtle?
19 Jun 2015 10:37:57
There really is a lack of available quality at RB
18 Jun 2015 15:22:10
hi if any of the eds or anyone reading could answer what's up with us signing anyone lvg said he wants to get targets in early well its only 2 weeks and the team are back from pre season i had hoped we would have a few in by now can anyone give any update on any potintal signings or deals that are close we really need to get moving. i know there is 2 months left in the window but it would be great to get our signings in soon have a good pre season and then hit the ground running for start of season.we can't afford a slow start this year city arsenal chelsea are going to spend big and are going to be hard to beat love to see clyne otamendi higuin and maybe strootman/pogba bale if available
18 Jun 2015 16:19:02
I have to be honest, it's coming across like some people think it's as easy as LVG saying I want this player and Ed Woodward approaching specific club and them saying ''yep no probs eddie''. We have to negotiate a fee that the selling club accept and that is if in fact they are prepared to sell, we have to convince said player to come to us through playing opportunities, wages, bonuses etc, we potentially need to wait for the selling club to find a replacement which means them going through the same process as just stated. Bearing in mind a whole more thorough process then my simple breakdown. I think we need to trust there is work going on behind the scenes and we will get a couple of targets, a couple of secondary targets and potentially a couple of players who weren't initially targets but become available.
18 Jun 2015 16:40:23
See my post yesterday about this, if we had signed Depay yesterday would you have written this post? I don't think so. We have one signing done before the window is even open, I am sure we are looking at other targets, there have been no big moves yet really, liverpool have signed Ings and Milner who were out of contract, Chelsea have signed Falcao on loan and we have signed Depay earlier than planned so he didn't get taken by another club.
Calm down and enjoy the ride, we will have players in soon enough.
18 Jun 2015 17:21:59
Ports, GDS, stop being so damn sensible. We need to panic right now. We haven't made world class signings and the season kicks off in 2 months, what is LVG playing at? We're all doomed
18 Jun 2015 15:32:46
Didn't LVG say he wanted the new signings to go on the pre season tour, doesn't that start 1st July, looks like he won't be happy then
18 Jun 2015 15:56:54
18th July I think pre season starts but not sure
18 Jun 2015 16:40:53
Its the 18th June.
18 Jun 2015 16:51:39
I'm aware of today's date gds2 but thanks anyway :)
18 Jun 2015 20:55:35
Haha I was getting at there being a long time to go, even if the tour did start on 1st that's still 2 weeks.
18 Jun 2015 14:54:01
Hey CTR, feel like you're talking to a brick wall on the Arsenal page? Great banter mate!
18 Jun 2015 15:47:02
I like a banter with them but hen we have had a less than impressive season its not easy. however, they seem to be deluding themselves that next year will be their year.
Although, if City do sign Sterling and Wilshere I will be delighted. Sterling I think wants to be in London and if he is still local he'll get huge stick having moved only 35 miles; he doesn't seem the most robust mentally. As for Wilshere, always loved him but he is never fit. They could splash out £70M and it turn out quite badly.
The bigger worry is Chelsea. Having see what Jose did last year with his signings, if he is as shrewd again then they will be difficult to catch.
18 Jun 2015 16:13:44
Hey I'm all for banter and CTR loves to wind them up but this fella I'm trying to have a reasoned debate with is just utterly delusional. Seems to think our time is over and we are done. Laughable. Nobody is saying this is our finest hour but the biggest club in England isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
18 Jun 2015 16:48:49
I know mate lol it's shocking ain't it.
18 Jun 2015 17:04:29
It's good fun over there today! Redrosie youve done nothing but make reasoned points but it's getting you nowhere fast lol.
Ajh, agree on Sterling and Wilshere. Really hope they splash a big chunk of their budget on those 2 as I don't think it improves them all that much.
18 Jun 2015 21:08:02
Ajh. If city sign Willshire and sterling and if they stay fit, then city will be the team to beat next year. Make no mistake about that.
18 Jun 2015 21:41:00
Haha that's what I'm saying. Don't think I even had many digs at Arsenal just made logical points is all. Loved it either way!
18 Jun 2015 22:09:04
We have one phantom disagree-er on this thread. Is that you, low brow, red dog, Malaga, lemon tree? 😊 Speak up!
18 Jun 2015 23:10:33
Nomidfield,
Thats a big IF when it comes to Wilshere. And when he got fit he still struggled to make the Arsenal team. I was hugely impressed with him 2 years ago but since then he seems to have stagnated for one reason or another.
Sterling had lots of promise but last season he didn't kick on and he's yet to find quality in his final ball/finishing.
Both are talented but i'd be more worried if they had bought say Reus over Sterling and a quality holding midfielder to allow the likes of Yaya to push further forward.
I think we're a bit lucky that they bought the likes of Navas, Dimichelis, Managala, Fernando, fernandinho, Sagna in recent seasons rather than push the boat out for one or two world class players for those positions.
They'll be top 4 next season but I still see Chelsea ahead of them with these 2 signings.
18 Jun 2015 14:16:34
So it's gone a bit cold on the De Gea front seemingly. I can understand if that's because DDG wants Casillas to up sticks first so he's assured of being Real's Numero Uno but I'm hoping we are playing hardball with Real over who we want in return.
Jose is adopting same tactics with Arsenal over proposed Cech and Oxlade-Chamberlain swap. I don't think Benzema is madly in love with the idea of playing for either us or in England generally. I kinda think Di Maria was thinking along the same lines but found his bag packs anyway and that ain't worked too brilliantly in first season.
Real have many a player to admire but I'd go for a straight swap: De Gea for Varane.
Personally I think Valdes should be given a chance but if not then Lloris would be preferred option at say £25m.
Varane could be worth considerably more than that net spend if he continues to progress.
{Ed004's Note - I think we need an experienced centre back so not sure we will go for Varane. Also Jose really rates Varane as well}
18 Jun 2015 14:29:02
i'd go for Varane, if we also get one of Otamendi or Hummels
18 Jun 2015 19:25:30
I think we need 2 Centre Backs to come straight into the first team. But a blend of experience and considerable potential could be perfect.
I know all the talk is of Otamendi but can only go off others views as not seen him play. Whereas Hummels as the experienced CB and Varane as the up and coming CB would be a good shout. Hummels brings the ball out of defence well to start attacks right from the back. Varane has pace to burn.
Jones is always prone to a mistake, Smalling isn't the world class CB we should be building as the spine of a championship winning team and Evans simply ain't good enough.
18 Jun 2015 14:14:19
Firmino last night v Colombia:
He started as the #9 and played 90 minutes. He began brightly linking up play and showed some good movement. He looks to have the physical and technical tools. But as Colombia pressed in packs with great intensity, he looked overrun by the game, often coughing up possession. In the second half he missed an absolute sitter, but, it happens to everyone. So not a great night overall, but it may be down to Colombia really taking Brazil out of their game. Neymar was very poor, overly selfish, capped off with his red card.
As for Colombia, Falcao was ineffective, sad to see, as I wanted him to do well. Carlos Sanchez was immense in the midfield, making plays all over the pitch. And Juan Cuadrado was fantastic, tremendous energy both ways. I really wish we had signed him. His talent has been wasted at Chelsea thus far.
18 Jun 2015 13:44:43
New post time,
Since my recent exclusion from CTR's awards or even honorable mentions, i have decided to post a bit more than i do now (this is a good thing bare in mind)
The silence in the Manchester United transfer front at the moment strangely fills me with confidence. I don't want us gallivanting around placing bids like City do, because you get sussed out. Every young English player now knows they are just trying to fill a quota, and won't get the game time they wont.
I trust Ed and LvG will get the job done so it's just a matter of sitting and waiting. I predict Firmino, Schneiderlin, Kane or Lloris (dont thing Levy will let us have both!) and Otamendi. I think DDG will go and LvG will trust Valdes for at least 6 months until Jan.
Have a good day all!
{Ed004's Note - Thanks a lot CTR *sigh*...}
18 Jun 2015 14:04:36
Ed004, he should have thought about the repercussions
{Ed004's Note - But you don't have to take it out on the rest of us}
18 Jun 2015 14:14:44
Haha,, i'll try be gentle.
18 Jun 2015 14:23:00
It's a banter site ed, it's just a bit of fun, just post it, no need to spend your time commenting if it annoys you, we know you are busy guys n girls.
{Ed004's Note - What Sheldon? Sorry I mean Brendan...}
18 Jun 2015 15:22:45
Sheldon???? Have I missed something?
{Ed004's Note - Surely you've seen the Big Bang Theory}
18 Jun 2015 15:45:59
Ed004 is so good at fishing, he caught brendan without even trying. A master.
18 Jun 2015 17:06:57
What you going on about Sheldon? Lol
18 Jun 2015 16:02:29
No idea what that is ed sorry pal, don't watch much TV tbh, work, family and this place take up too much time :-)
IMBS, how do you catch someone when they have no idea what it is someone is talking about? Strange comment.
18 Jun 2015 18:06:04
No idea what the Big Bang theory is, well the actual Big Bang theory I do of course, but I wasn't around to see it happen, ed004 must be ridiculously old!
18 Jun 2015 18:22:26
Think someone has a crush on ed004.
18 Jun 2015 19:03:22
I'd be quite happy if 6th was his spot. Or lower to be honest.
18 Jun 2015 21:09:55
Hahaha thisbis brilliant. Just try and picture what or whom sheldon is.
18 Jun 2015 19:06:19
This is him I presume? Seems to talk a lot of sense!
20 Jun 2015 01:10:35
Ok, this one has done my head in every time I look at it. Brendan, Ed was just playing with Harry. He wasn't being serious. The other guys pulled you for thinking he was. Sheldon misses the point quite a lot in normal, civillised conversations. End of :)
18 Jun 2015 13:15:34
I enjoyed the Manchester United Rumours awards so much yesterday, and as I always like to be organised, I decided to go through my Christmas card list for this year, to see if it needed amending and it is as follows:
Removed
CTR
That is all.
18 Jun 2015 13:27:43
Your planning early mate lol
{Ed007's Note - There's only 20 Fridays until Christmas...
18 Jun 2015 13:53:04
Exactly Ed, be here before you know it, Celtic will have already been crowned champions again and everything.
{Ed007's Note - That's at the top of my list to Santa every year.}
18 Jun 2015 13:58:44
Although it's 27 Friday's before Xmas, I never do my Christmas card list until it gets passed 28 weeks before, that would be crazy!!!!
18 Jun 2015 14:19:11
CTR has been added to mine!
Brendan CTR has no idea who you are mate he wouldn't want a card off you anyway ;)
18 Jun 2015 14:43:57
EVERYONE wants a card off me GDS, the only ones who would disagree are those who aren't on my list to receive one, oh look I can't see you either, you must have known ;-)
18 Jun 2015 16:12:43
I would like a card.
18 Jun 2015 16:44:08
Top of my list Harry!
20 Jun 2015 01:11:51
Brendan, if it's any consolation, you're up there with Danny in my top 2 of most entertaining posters.
18 Jun 2015 13:00:40
watching Sky Sports and the mention of the Citizens challenge with home grown players raised a thought. We have not been linked with many (realistic) home grown players and when you consider the age of Carrick, the long term form issues of Rooney and if we do get any number of our defensive targets (and the potential fallout for one or more of Evans, Smalling and Jones) will we not be in a similar boat. yes we have a wealth of players in the youth squads that qualify as home grown but do we end up wasting a squad space for someone to step up whenthey would qualify an an unsquadded (sic) player if they are under 20.
I would prefer to have a core of british players, especially if they came through our yough system, however the costs that are thrown arounf for players such as Kane ans Sterling are crazy and this would reduce capability to strengthen elsewhere.
I will say that I have not seen much of the under 21s and do not know much about their rediness to step up. Is there anyone ready to step up to the plate in RB, DM, or the box to box role people are asking for? With the boss having to improve on what , I must be honest, was a lucky 4th place can he take a big risk?
18 Jun 2015 13:24:02
we have a load of home grown talent in our ranks i don't think we need to be going out and buying young english talent we already have it(obviously if there's players out their that are promising then i would try and sign them)
and our u21s have just won the title so there must be a few players who are nearly ready for a shot at the first team, maybe in cup games, I've watched a few games on mutv but not enough to say weather i think we have players ready to step up.
i remember watching a game last season and the commentator said that united have had a player from their ranks in the squad on a match day for the 3000 and odd game in a row(something along them lines.
when i look at teams like chelsea who have not produced a player from their ranks since john terry.
lvg has already said he will give younger players their chance on the pre season tour so hopefully a few step up.
18 Jun 2015 13:47:09
Watch out for Ben Pearson (Tough tackling CM) and Saidy Janko (Versatile RB)
18 Jun 2015 12:31:00
Wow!
This window is going to get insane . City are bidding for every homegrown player they can find, we are rallying for top midfielders and defenders, liverpool also eyeing no. of different players. Just can't wait for the season to begin .
18 Jun 2015 13:25:20
ive only seen them bid for sterling, they have just got rid of milner,richards.
probably makes sense for them to try and purchase a few home grown players.
hopefully the sterling deal drags out so they miss out on other players.
19 Jun 2015 04:10:48
They are after Wilshere also spb . And i won't be shocked if they bid for another english player
18 Jun 2015 09:18:23
Hi Ed. LVG said he will be in market for special no 6 role.
Please share your input on Axel witsel for that role.
{Ed004's Note - I haven't gotten to see him play that role. He usually plays as the box to box midfielder}
18 Jun 2015 12:15:33
Don't really rate Witsel at all
18 Jun 2015 12:23:19
It will be one of schweinsteiger or schneiderlin imo
18 Jun 2015 12:33:52
Agree Dave
Obvious candidates include:
Matuidi
Martinez
Illarranendi
Bender (both!)
Schweinsteiger
Schneiderlin
Krychowiak
Carvalho
Think my preference would be
1. J. Martinez (v v unlikely!!)
2. Schneiderlin
3. Krychowiak
{Ed004's Note - My preference would be Javi Martinez as the primary target and then I would be happy with one of Scheiderlin, Schweinsteiger or Nainngolan}
18 Jun 2015 13:02:46
I will like any of those 3 J. Martinez, Morgan Schneiderlin or Schweinsteiger. Although I am glad you mentioned Krychowiak.
18 Jun 2015 19:43:11
Schneiderlin is not a holding midfielder. I would like us to sign him but he is not a holding midfielder
18 Jun 2015 22:01:53
Even with his injury concerns, I think Van Gaal still likes and rates Strootman, as do I. However in order of preference I would go for Martinez, Schneiderlin, Strootman, Vidal, Nainggolan or Matuidi, although one of Schneiderlin, Strootman, Vidal, or Nainggolan could be signed to further forward. A couple of players that haven't been mentioned that would at the very least improve that area would be Gonalons and Gustavo.
18 Jun 2015 10:32:56
Has anyone seen this Fabinho play from Monaco / Brazil? Is he decent?
18 Jun 2015 12:24:06
Extremely decent but 20 million what monaco want slightly taking the piss could be nuryured into a very good player
18 Jun 2015 08:56:37
James Wilson hasn't signed a new contract yet and I read that he has about 12-13 days left.
He had a few substitute appearances and 2-3 starts.
I think he would sign a contract, but could he be leaving us?
And from the past 2-3 years, the contract dealing haven't been great with many key players entering their final years.
De Gea should've been given a new contract probably 2 seasons ago.
Pereria was left too late but still he signed.
Instead the stupid Nani was given 4 year contract.
18 Jun 2015 09:38:45
If i were wilson, i would atleast consider what opportunities i would be getting this year. With rooney and rvp and with rumors of an incoming strikers,along with lvg's preferred formation allowing only one striker, it doesn't look good.
18 Jun 2015 09:51:40
I thought this was the case but in the list of released players a couple of weeks back it had all the players listed who had been let go, then a list of players who had been offered contracts, and then the list of players who are still under contract, and Wilson was in the last list. It confused me as I had read on here his contract was up.
18 Jun 2015 10:18:20
If he comes to his senses and signs that will be fantastic. But he can sod off if he wants to act like a spoilt brat. Utd will remain utd with or without him!
18 Jun 2015 11:47:17
mdb, bit rash jumping to the spoilt brat line. He has shown no signs of being a brat. I imagine the club are dragging their heels more than anything.
18 Jun 2015 12:34:56
RedDub,
It was a conditional line, "if he wants".
18 Jun 2015 14:15:41
5 disagrees wow I've upset somebody today!
18 Jun 2015 08:54:08
Morning, read a report today that Navas the Real Madrid GK injured their achilles and may require surgery. With the risk of sounding like a heartless individual, I hope this is the case as I am sure it would put us in a stronger position with regards to De Gea and afford us to be play hardball even more with them.
18 Jun 2015 09:32:57
Just increase the likelihood of him leaving.
18 Jun 2015 09:43:24
Not denying that Fresh, the point is we can demand more than they want to pay and get closer to the fee we want if they are desperate for a GK.
18 Jun 2015 02:41:43
Ed if you can post this on the Banter page that'll be great.
I just wanted to give a quick update on my seasonal review, transfer analysis and recommendations that I've been writing over the past couple of weeks.
I've so far not got as far as the transfer dealings, but I've covered Van Gaal, the systems used and I've also started writing about what I consider to be the future of football systems, it's an extensive break down of how it was been used previously to great success, so I hope you'll enjoy reading that.
I'm aiming to get it all done and posted within a Football News and Views article before July 1st. The article will give an overview to what has been covered and a link to downloadable PDF (Be warned it is expected to be over 10,000 words).
The reason I'm posting this update on here is because I asked you all if you had any players you wanted me to discuss, as I haven't started the transfer analysis I'm more than happy to keep taking names of players and doing my best to have a look at them (if they're obscure names with very little downloadable footage I'll do my best).
I'm looking to move into coaching in the near future hence the tactical break down and analysis as well as the brief scouting reports.
I'll be using a group of friends who are already involved or have been involved of scouting set ups at various clubs in the UK and Spain - around 4 of us (just in case you're wondering).
Hit me with some names guys! (eds, you too!)
18 Jun 2015 07:46:36
i wouldn't mind a detailed analysis of otamendi, I'm going to be honest and say I've never actually seen him play, I literally go off the fact he used to go amazing on football manager, so if you could do an article on him I'd be happy :)
Maybe rulli the the Gk from sociedad too? Again I've heard reviews on this guy but never seen him play
18 Jun 2015 07:54:12
Firmino
18 Jun 2015 08:00:57
I'll add them to the list guys! If anyone else pops into your mind, linked to the club or not then let me know :).
18 Jun 2015 08:47:03
Fabinho mate if you could only heard of him yesterday so know absolutely zilch
18 Jun 2015 10:24:02
Yann Sommer, Felipe Anderson and Luciano Vietto please.
18 Jun 2015 10:49:42
Bernd Leno, Laporte, William Carvalho, Isco, Lacazzette, Bacca, Youri Tielemans
18 Jun 2015 13:56:49
CB: Otamendi, Hummels, Garay, Varane, Laporte
RB: Clyne, Coleman, Fabinho
DM: Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Carvalho, Krychowiak, Dourado
CM: Kondogbia, Matuidi, Gundogan, Pjanic
AM: Firmino, B. Mensah
W: F. Anderson
CF: Lacazette, Benzema
I am sure you will cover many of these guys, thanks for your efforts.
{Ed004's Note - To get more views you're best bet would be to look at players heavily linked to the club. The list above is very god but maybe too many haha. I'd probably say look at Coleman, Fabinho, Otamendi, Schneiderlin, Gundogan, Schweinsteiger, Firmino, Kane}
18 Jun 2015 14:33:33
Cheers guys!
We the plan is to cover the heavily linked guys and then the ideal guys but if I get it all done ahead of schedule I'll write an article or two about some of the lesser known guys who have been mentioned :).
20 Jun 2015 01:13:10
Jose, you're going to regret this :)
{Ed007's Note - Not as much as Ed004 is going to dealing with it all.}
18 Jun 2015 01:30:27
Just some thoughts and questions concerning the upcoming transfer window. Love to hear some people's opinions/predictions.
With De Gea nearly certain to leave, would you prefer to sign an established number 1, or maybe a younger keeper with a lesser profile to compete with Valdes?
United's back line has been unorthodox at best this season. Who do you think of the defense, if any, will be sold this summer?
RVP's best years are seemingly behind him, but he has expressed his desire to stay and play an important role in the team. Would you keep RVP for next season? Would Rooney, RVP, and Wilson be a strong enough strike force to compete on all fronts?
Di Maria has not lived up to his transfer fee and past performances. Do you believe he will have his 'break out' season at United this time around?
Does Fellaini deserve to be a starter for United given his performances last campaign, or is he simply relegated to the bench as a "plan b?" What is Fellaini's best position?
18 Jun 2015 07:12:11
1. Would like to see a first team keeper come. But if we can't get Cech/Lloris I would rather go into the season with Valdes as no.1 and another keeper signed as understudy.
2. Evans and Rafael will leave.
3. I'd sell RVP and Chicharito and get a new striker. Wilson needs a loan to one of the promoted sides perhaps where he will get regular EPL gametime.
4. If we sign the kind of players we are linked to, the likes of Firmino and Gundogan/Schneiderlin who move the ball well and are good at starting counter attacks, and Depay already signed, I expect Di Mafia to finally find form and feed Rooney Depay Firmino (if signed).
I'd like to add that Mata will have an excellent season next year. We just need pace and movement around him and I believe we will add that.
5. Fellaini should be a plan B. Could start against sides like Stoke or against a Chelsea to counter their big players and height.
Provided the defense is sorted, I expect a strong title challenge.
18 Jun 2015 09:53:20
1. I'd love Lloris to come, he is the best and most likely option. If not, stick with Valdes.
2. Rafael and Evans.
3.I'd sell Hernandez and would keep RVP if he is happy to stay. But he would be third choice which probably doesn't bode well for him. I like the balance that 4 strikers gives to a squad, but realistically I think we will have 3 next year including Wilson.
4. Yes, Di Maria will be far better next season with a full pre-season - he is playing very very well in the Copa America.
5. Fellaini should not be starting, he should be an option from the bench if we need to change things up. I'd like Firmino to come in and take his place as the attacking midfielder in the team.
18 Jun 2015 10:18:02
Agree with most of redfaith's post. Fellaini, for me, was better last season but far from great. I think we all got a bit over excited when he had that run of good performances. When he plays our style is restricted, would rather we had more technical ability, pace and fluidity in the starting 11. can't fault his hard work though and he's a good option to have around.
18 Jun 2015 10:25:57
1. Asmir Begovic/Cech
The rest basically what RedFaith said!
18 Jun 2015 11:05:01
1) i'd like Bernd Leno to come in as understudy to Valdes and to take over from him in 1 or 2 seasons.
2)Evans sold perhaps blackett/ mcnair out on loan?
3)Sell Chicha. sell RVP if we get a good replacement i.e lacazette, kane
4)Keep Di Maria. IF LVG gives him the freedom to express himself and we have more pace and quality around him and play him consistently on RW he will improve
5)Fellaini is a good squad player/ plan B. He should get some starts but for me Mata should b first name on the team sheet in number 10 role with Depay on left and ADM on right.
Totally agree with REDFAITH. i expect him to b our best player next season if played at 10 with movement and pace around him. and his link up player with Herrera is impossible to defend against. the team should b built around Herrera and Mata
18 Jun 2015 11:21:44
1) I'd like Lloris but think we will start the season with valdes and promote youth or add Krul.
2) Evans and Rafael sold. Blackett loaned. McNair added to first team squad.
3) Sell Hernandez, I'd keep RVP and sign an attacking MF ie Firmino to bolster attack. Send Wilson out on loan.
4) Keep ADM he's versatile but use him on the opposite flank to Depay.
5) Fellaini has to be plan B for me, good glrm last season but not enough for United to challenge. Squad player.
18 Jun 2015 12:45:05
1, Leno or Oblak to come in and compete with Valdes for the No.1 shirt for a season or two until they are ready for it full time.
2, Evans and Rafael will definitely be leaving, Blackett could be loaned out and possibly McNair too.
3, Sell Hernandez and RvP, and look to bring in Firmino who can play as a striker as can Depay. Along with Rooney and Wilson. That should be plenty given we only play with one striker anyway.
4, I would keep ADM unless someone offers 60m. He is a great player but over priced at 60m, if we could recoup all of that then I would consider selling. If not then keep him. He had a poor season last year and still topped our assist chart. If he is given a position and avoids injury then he could have a very good season next year. Players like ADM are the difference between finishing 2nd and 1st.
5, Fellaini is a tough one, but imo he shouldn't be first choice at a club with title and UCL ambitions. But he can be a excellent option from the bench. Plus I feel his style could make him a potential liability in europe. I could definitely see him getting sent off for an elbow in a UCL game.
{Ed004's Note - 1. I would try everything in my powers to get De Gea to stay offer him a blank cheque however, if he has made his mind up I wouldn't sell for less than 30 million or keep him a season. If he does go, sign a replacement to either compete or replace Valdes. I am no goalkeeping expert so I'm not sure who I would sign but I trust our scouts would have been monitoring the situation since last Christmas at the latest.
2. Evans, Rafael and Blacketts (Loan) will probably depart. A right back and centre back will be signed and I think Smalling and Shaw (injuries permitting) will be key members of the backline.
3. I think with falcao gone and RVP looking likely to leave, we are short up top. Not entirely sold on firmino as I have seen very little of him but I'm hoping we start to gradually replace Rooney (don't start the debate again please...) I would hope we try to sign either Kane or Benzema who would both score 20+ goals next season. If Wilson isn't getting enough game time he could be loaned at Christmas. I also think Hernandez is gone.
4. I think he will. The only way I would consider selling Di Maria was if it was a way to fund moves for someone in the tier above him such as Bale, Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi etc but that will not happen so I would keep him. I think he will be much better next season as I think once our defence is sorted our attack will be a lot better. Depay and Di Maria on the wings offers everything you need. Creativity, finishing and hard work. I think we need a striker to complete the front 3 though.
5. Fellaini deserves to stay after his quite remarkable turn around in form. However, he is not good enough for our first team. He is starting IMO simply due to the physicality he offers. We will sign atleast one midfielder and reports indicate Schweinsteiger or Schneiderlin both of which offer a but more steel in midfield. I think they will replace Carrick but that way if someone else is signed or we play Mata/Rooney instead of Fellaini we won't miss him that much. Obviously there will be games were he will be beneficial and a brilliant plan B}
18 Jun 2015 14:22:15
Not sure what you've been watching Fresh as Di Maria has been below average in the Copa America. I expected him to be the player he was for us at the start of the season attempting dribbles from deep, pinging cross field balls around and showing an array of skills. Instead he's carried on his form from the tail end of the season, giving the ball away and not finding anyone with his crosses and passes.