If we signed a 5th player...

I think we missed a good player in Pierre-Emile Kordt Højbjerg... i think its a great buy for Southampton..
 
Muppet mode: Griezmann.
Harmony mode: Keep Schweinsteiger as player for the cups (or if Schneiderlin is getting injuried and Carrick is getting tired)
Medical mode: Sign a doctor who keeps Jones fit for a whole season.
Realistic mode: No one else will be signed.
Optimistic mode: No one else should be signed. Give our youth a chance (to play at least a few matches.)
 
Out of those it's difficult. I think Fellaini can offer us good defensive options to supplement those at the back. Going by history, you'd probably say defender since Jones still has it to prove. However, width is so important to us and our best threat going down the right is still Valencia. I'm MUCH happier with him crossing the way he has been this pre season. It's kinda shocking how long he was allowed to just smack balls in and rely on luck. So it's not an easy question
 
Would love Koulibaly. We'd have the fastest back line in the league, and two players who are good on the ball playing cb. With him Bailly, Shaw, Valencia, Pogba, Zlatan etc etc we would have a physically dominant team again.
 
We've already sign a lot of big players this summer so I don't think we will go for the 5th. Plus we also have Shaw back from his long term injury, so it's like having 5 new players in the starting line-up most of the time.
 
Enigma_87 said:
Blind is not a specialist per say(what Jose wants) and I'm not sure he has all the attributes to make the position his own. I'm not sure TFM is set to be DM as he's too young and might develop in other position. Schneiderlin is crap.

We need a quality DM to bring balance to what is possibly Pogba/Rooney midfield.
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If Blind is not a specialist DM, what is he then? As I said, I dont understand how the fans always talk about "the United way" and the class of 92 but then, when we have a young player like TFM, you dont want to play him. Of course he's not ready, but he can be made ready, that's the whole point of playing you players. Schneiderlin showed he's a quality player before coming here. Who says that he cant find his best form again?
You are negative about everything we have and only want new players, without giving anyone a chance.
And BTW, Rooney will not play in midfield, Jose said that quite clearly
 
Not sure he'll sign a 5th BUT there is always some twist and turns the last few days of the transfer window that even the clubs can't predict. A RB or CB might become available. Then there's the FM stuff where 'out of the blue, a to good to miss out on' signing becomes available irrespective of how many say midfielders you might have! Then there's things like players you might load but to clubs or injuries in training or in first couple of games.
 
1. Garay
2. Fabinho
3. Sell Darmian

Rojo will be kept as backup to Shaw. CBJ to go out on loan.

Jones will be given one more chance to prove himself but we need an experienced CB since I don't trust Rojo or Jones and Blind is not a specialist.

Darmian will only be sold if we sign a new RB, most likely Fabinho.

Schweini will probably be sold.

Mata might be sold if we get a good offer.
 
Telegraph are saying Mourinho wants a commanding centre-back next, so I can't see us signing Fabinho, especially considering Valencia's form and the fact Darmian is still here.

Don't think Miranda would be the best solution, but Garay doesn't inspire confidence either. Hopefully we'll go for someone else.

Godin would be the dream signing, but don't think it'll happen.
 
Escobar said:
If Blind is not a specialist DM, what is he then? As I said, I dont understand how the fans always talk about "the United way" and the class of 92 but then, when we have a young player like TFM, you dont want to play him. Of course he's not ready, but he can be made ready, that's the whole point of playing you players. Schneiderlin showed he's a quality player before coming here. Who says that he cant find his best form again?
You are negative about everything we have and only want new players, without giving anyone a chance.
And BTW, Rooney will not play in midfield, Jose said that quite clearly
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TFM might be RB, CB or DM, he doesn't have a set position yet. I think we'll see him at the RB spot more this year rather in midfield where he will have his chance.

Blind has played as CB, LB and DM. In the games I've seen him in DM he's a bit slow and static and lacks physical presence. Doesn't strike me as a Jose type of DM.

Schneiderlin was good at a Soton side where he played in a very different system and IMO has never been United quality to be a starter - rotational player yes.

As for Rooney in midfield I mean playing as a #10 like he started the game against Leicester.

I'm not negative, just realist. That's the only position left we can easily improve on is DM and need a partner for Pogba, who will play box to box.
 
I'd like to see another centre-back and maybe a specialist defensive midfield destroyer, but the first is more important. Ashley Williams wouldn't be the worst option out there for the right money, even if he is about to turn 32. That way we could give Jones one final chance to stay fit and get himself together.
 
I really hope TFM can make a name for himself as a DM this season. I think we need to get rid of at least one of Jones or Rojo and so I'll go for a CB.
 
Neither, another signing would make us look better on paper and increase pressure on the team whilst also having a destabilizing effect on the already fragile team harmony. 4 is perfect, let's leave it at that.
 
I think we should shift our priority to trimming the squad before we look at a 5th signing.
 
RC89 said:
I really hope TFM can make a name for himself as a DM this season. I think we need to get rid of at least one of Jones or Rojo and so I'll go for a CB.
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Given the RB situation, my bet is TFM to get many games there. As it stands Darmian, Valencia and TFM can play there. Not sure how Darmian is rated by Jose(hope we keep him), but there's opportunity for TFM to play a lot of games there.

Rojo, as shite he is, is a cover for LB spot. Not sure if Jose will move him, he also took part in preseason so probably Jose rates him.
 
We will sign a Cb if one of the defenders leave(Rojo, Jones,Darmian,blind)
I think bastian will leave, i have also got a feeling Mata will be let go to everton as they will offer us what we paid for him initially.
I still think we will sign 2 players if the sales go as planned.
 
Would like a number of future signings now, some top prospects, maybe Reece Oxford.

Keep Bastian. Squad size cut.

Delighted with our window and happy if it ends here.
 
Definitely a solid, defensively sound centre mid to go with Pogba. Valencia seems to be playing very well at right back so far this pre-season and in the community shield.
 
bosnian_red said:
De Gea
Valencia Smalling Bailly Shaw
Pogba ????
Mkhitaryan ???? Martial
Ibrahimovic
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What I feel we have that is starting quality this season. Rooney will start at the 10 and Carrick next to Pogba. Problem with Rooney is he isn't very good, while Carrick is old and can't be relied upon at his age to play every game and every minute. So ideally a holding midfielder would be great I think, while for the Rooney replacement we can put Mata in, herrera, lingard, or Rasford and change the formation. So we have good quality there just not sure what we'll end up doing. Valencia will need replacing next season I think, but he's still class for this season at least, provided he stays fit.
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This is how I see it as well, replacing Carrick with a top class #6 is our next big transfer quest IMO. If Jose finally quits Rooney I could see the 2nd question mark becoming another RW option instead, as if we move to 4-3-3 I'd like to see TFM and Pereira join Pogba, Herrera, Schneiderlin and the new #6 as our 3 man midfield options.

If we get a 5th player in this summer I feel sure it will be an older CB like Fonte, Miranda or Garay, who will add depth to our options without affecting Smalling and Bailly and allowing us to remove one of the dunces in Rojo or Jones.
 
I don't expect any more incomings, but hypothetically if we did bring in one more then the two obvious positions would be DM and CB. On balance, I'd go for CB if there were to be only one more, as in midfield we'd have freed-up Blind to rotate with Carrick, can give TFM some time in the DM role, and we could still use Schneiderlin there, or if things get desperate: Fellaini (not a dig at him btw, he's just not a DM).

Whereas at centre-back we can't trust Jones to stay fit, and Smalling after his miracle injury-free run last season is already injured now, so as ever I'd go into the season assuming one or both of them are going to be unavailable for large spells throughout the season. With Blackett and McNair being not good enough, the extra man would be needed here.
 
I still think we need another midfielder, a defensive one preferably. Matuidi would be my pick. Weve got a lot of central midfielders now but, barring Pogba, theyre all very average.
 
I would welcome an additional cb - not sure who is realistic though
 
Panther said:
I say we buy Antonio from West Ham, can't see him costing much.
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Great shout. Really like Antonio who can also play right wing. Think he can make the step up to United.
 
I want Mahrez badly but I am happy, and it's also more realistic point of view, to see Lingard, on the hype and with the help of his dab brother, developing into a decent option, obviously we have Miky and Rashers there too:-)
 
I reckon Diarra would be great for a 1-2 year stint. French league watchers rave about his defensive contribution.
 
Escobar said:
Blind? TFM? Schneiderlin? We have players in the squad, I dont understand the constant need for new players
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Well, to sign one who is actually a defensive midfielder is one reason.

I don't see any of the players in our squad currently, with the exception of a past-it Carrick, able to start there for us. Even if we do play Carrick, he can probably only play one game a week, tops. Blind is capable of standing in, but he's not good enough to make the position his own. Fosu-Mensah seems to get more overrated on here with each passing day, and Schneiderlin i would rather see partnering Pogba as one of the two midfielders further forward of this new signing.
 
2 Man Midfield said:
Well, to sign one who is actually a defensive midfielder is one reason.

I don't see any of the players in our squad currently, with the exception of a past-it Carrick, able to start there for us. Even if we do play Carrick, he can probably only play one game a week, tops. Blind is capable of standing in, but he's not good enough to make the position his own. Fosu-Mensah seems to get more overrated on here with each passing day, and Schneiderlin i would rather see partnering Pogba as one of the two midfielders further forward of this new signing.
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What is Blind then? TFM could play there as well (does not have a set position yet) and so does Schneiderlin... Furthermore, I doubt Jose will play a pure DM anyways
 
Escobar said:
If Blind is not a specialist DM, what is he then? As I said, I dont understand how the fans always talk about "the United way" and the class of 92 but then, when we have a young player like TFM, you dont want to play him. Of course he's not ready, but he can be made ready, that's the whole point of playing you players. Schneiderlin showed he's a quality player before coming here. Who says that he cant find his best form again?
You are negative about everything we have and only want new players, without giving anyone a chance.
And BTW, Rooney will not play in midfield, Jose said that quite clearly
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Blind is a specialist potato.

Waiting for TFM is good enough for me, but if we could fill the defensive midfield role with a 23-year old with the quality of prime-Carrick for example, I'd jump of joy and TFM could still take a 3rd midfielder role so it wouldn't block him completely. And hopefully it would mean that another unwanted squad player moves along rather than Schneiderlin or TFM.
 
Escobar said:
What is Blind then? TFM could play there as well (does not have a set position yet) and so does Schneiderlin... Furthermore, I doubt Jose will play a pure DM anyways
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For me, Luke Shaw's deputy first and foremost, emergency centre back and holding mid on occasion.
 
I wouldn't be adverse to a one in one out for Jones or Fellaini but other than that I think the squad we have needs to find its feet under Jose and build some chemistry.
 
I still think we're a center back, center mid, and attacker short of what we need.

I think at center back we have good starters but could use a reliable backup as Jones and Rojo aren't reliable at all.

At center mid, we could really use another starter - who knows if Schniederlin and Herrera can turn it around under Jose, Carrick is too old to start regularly, same for Schweinsteiger plus he seems to already be out the door, and Fellaini just isn't good enough.

In attack we're covered for strikers but could definitely use another winger - especially if Mkhi is going to play centrally at all. We've basically just got Lingard, Martial, and Mkhi who are good enough. I don't have any confidence in Young, Valencia, Memphis or Adnan so we could use another.
 
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