I'd go along with that. Though I think realistically, Pogba will be priced out this summer and will move next summer for probably around £100m-£120m. I think Gomes should be groomed to be his replacement though, as opposed to bringing in another expensive player and risking it that he won't settle.
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Once we don’t sign Rice I’m all good. I fully expect Rojo to go.
One thing is for sure we need leaders in this team. We lack a massive amount of seniority on the pitch when things get tough. Think back to the days of Vidic, Ferdinand, Rooney , Keane, hell even RVP had leadership qualities in that stand out season.
Here would be my team for next year (3 / 5 / 2 lineup)
(Lineup)
De Gea
Lindelof Maguire Alderweireld
Wanbasaka Pogba Luka Milivojevic B.Fernandes Shaw
Rashford Callum Wilson
Subs
-----
Henderson
Smalling
Fred
Martial
James
Greenwood
Scott Mct
Ins
----
Maguire (70m)
Alderweireld (30m)
Wanbasaka (50m)
Luka Milivojevic (40m)
B.Fernandes (50m)
Callum Wilson (50m)
Daniel James (15m)
Total = £305m
Outs
------
Jones (10m)
Sanchez (free)
Lukaku (40m)
Herrera (free)
Mata (free )
Valancia (free)
Lingard (20m)
Total = 70m
Net Spend = £230m
Obviously living in a dream world but I do believe we need a few leaders to get this team back to where we are and need to be. Toby & Maguire could be a fantastic addition to the squad and I believe we 100% need a new striker and Callum Wilson would be a very decent shout. We cant turn our noses at some players because of the position we are in.
Here would be my team for next year (3 / 5 / 2 lineup)
(Lineup)
De Gea
Lindelof Maguire Alderweireld
Wanbasaka Pogba Luka Milivojevic B.Fernandes Shaw
Rashford Callum Wilson
Subs
-----
Henderson
Smalling
Fred
Martial
James
Greenwood
Scott Mct
Ins
----
Maguire (70m)
Alderweireld (30m)
Wanbasaka (50m)
Luka Milivojevic (40m)
B.Fernandes (50m)
Callum Wilson (50m)
Daniel James (15m)
Total = £305m
Outs
------
Jones (10m)
Sanchez (free)
Lukaku (40m)
Herrera (free)
Mata (free )
Valancia (free)
Lingard (20m)
Total = 70m
Net Spend = £230m
Obviously living in a dream world but I do believe we need a few leaders to get this team back to where we are and need to be. Toby & Maguire could be a fantastic addition to the squad and I believe we 100% need a new striker and Callum Wilson would be a very decent shout. We cant turn our noses at some players because of the position we are in.
Nicky Butt's message regarding Greenwood lines up well with the leaks
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...ll-news/man-utd-news-mason-greenwood-16290122
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...ll-news/man-utd-news-mason-greenwood-16290122
If Lukaku stays, I'd like to see him go on loan to someone like Derby (who don't have a good 9 and are presumably losing Wilson and Mount), seems like a lot of playing time available in attacking positions from a team playing good football.
Henderson
Young Smalling Jones Shaw
Mctominay Rice Longstaff
Lingard Rashford James
The United DNAYoung Smalling Jones Shaw
Mctominay Rice Longstaff
Lingard Rashford James
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Different one I think.
Which Pereira is he talking about Andreas or Joel?
Starting to think I wouldn't mind us taking some cheaper risks at DM and RB if we meant we could use the money to secure what seem to be can't miss guys like Sancho and Havertz.
Look at what Watford have gotten from signing a 26 year old Capoue from Spurs for 9M or Arsenal got from Monreal at fullback for 7M or Witsel blossoming and I think there have to be some good footballers in their mid 20s at Europa league quality sides who haven't quite made it to the top level but could be good, cheap starters for us for the next 3-4 years during their prime seasons of 25-28 or so.
Look at what Watford have gotten from signing a 26 year old Capoue from Spurs for 9M or Arsenal got from Monreal at fullback for 7M or Witsel blossoming and I think there have to be some good footballers in their mid 20s at Europa league quality sides who haven't quite made it to the top level but could be good, cheap starters for us for the next 3-4 years during their prime seasons of 25-28 or so.
———————-De Gea
————-Lindelöf——De Ligt
Wan Bissaka———————Shaw
————————Rice
—————McT————Maddison
———————Richarlison
Sancho———————————Rashford
£400m
Sell Pogba £100m + Lukaku £50m + Martial £50m + others others and net off at circa £150m
Feckin nailed it
————-Lindelöf——De Ligt
Wan Bissaka———————Shaw
————————Rice
—————McT————Maddison
———————Richarlison
Sancho———————————Rashford
£400m
Sell Pogba £100m + Lukaku £50m + Martial £50m + others others and net off at circa £150m
Feckin nailed it
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Priority:
CB: De Ligt, Alderweireld, Issa Diop, Maguire, Kouliaby, Tah, Milenkovic, R. Dias
CDM: Ndidi, Rice, D. Pereira
CM: B. Fernandes, Tielemanns, Rabiot, Doucoure, Aouar, Kondogbia, Ndombele, Grealish
RW: Sancho, Chiesa, Pepe, James, Dembele, Under, Lozano, F. Anderson
RB: Wan Bissaka, Meunier, N. Semedo
ST: Honestly, got no idea
Potential improvements
LB: Telles, Chillwell, Tierney
Enough young and hungry players out there that would improve out side. Most of the above list is realistic in my eyes, maybe not everyone, but most
CB: De Ligt, Alderweireld, Issa Diop, Maguire, Kouliaby, Tah, Milenkovic, R. Dias
CDM: Ndidi, Rice, D. Pereira
CM: B. Fernandes, Tielemanns, Rabiot, Doucoure, Aouar, Kondogbia, Ndombele, Grealish
RW: Sancho, Chiesa, Pepe, James, Dembele, Under, Lozano, F. Anderson
RB: Wan Bissaka, Meunier, N. Semedo
ST: Honestly, got no idea
Potential improvements
LB: Telles, Chillwell, Tierney
Enough young and hungry players out there that would improve out side. Most of the above list is realistic in my eyes, maybe not everyone, but most
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So far a good guess would be::
In:
Sessegnon
James
Longstaff
Out:
Herrera
Valencia
Sanchez
In:
Sessegnon
James
Longstaff
Out:
Herrera
Valencia
Sanchez
This is probably the biggest transfer window since the departure of Sir Alex. It is probably not an overstatement to say that this window could define United as a club for the next three to five years. Not just because of the business that the club itself will do, but also because of the business that those around us will do.
I just hope that Ole considers these seven things when he is making decisions about who to bring in the summer:
1. What are they coming for? If players are coming for any reason other than to commit themselves to the club for as long as they remain United players, then do not sign them.
2. Do they improve other players? Our scouts should be looking for players like Virgil Van Dijk. Van Dijk is an exceptional example of a player who has not just improved as a player, but one who has demonstrably improved those around him. Dwight Yorke is another example of a player who massively improved Andy Cole.
3. Are they prepared to come for less than they are on now? Let's be clear, I am totally against buying marquee players, but if we have to, would those players be willing to come to us for less than they are on now? Or is United going to be held.to ransom by mercenaries?
4. Can Ole develop them? A big test for Ole is his ability to develop talent. As such, I would reasonably expect to see signings in the £25m - £35m range. Players who have bags of potential and who, with the right coaching and encouragement will multiply in value over the duration of their contract. Those are exactly the sorts of players that Spurs and Liverpool will be picking up and we must be just as competitive in that market.
5. Do they still have something to prove? Remember Eric Cantona? Eric was a big name player who came to United with a a reputation and with a lot to prove. The rest, as they say is history. Another., really good example of that kind of player is James Milner.
6. Are they willing to play for the manager? Sorry to say guys, but our competitors: Spurs, City and Liverpool all have managers who the players want to play for. If players are not willing to play for our manager, then they will never be committed to the club.
7. Are they willing to play the squad game? The unrelenting demands of football at elite level and the need for managers to ensure rotation and varation of tactical deployments means that players must be willing to sacrifice themselves for the team. Players who have a reputation for 'wanting their way or throwing a strop when they don't get their way should never be welcomed at United.
I just hope that Ole considers these seven things when he is making decisions about who to bring in the summer:
1. What are they coming for? If players are coming for any reason other than to commit themselves to the club for as long as they remain United players, then do not sign them.
2. Do they improve other players? Our scouts should be looking for players like Virgil Van Dijk. Van Dijk is an exceptional example of a player who has not just improved as a player, but one who has demonstrably improved those around him. Dwight Yorke is another example of a player who massively improved Andy Cole.
3. Are they prepared to come for less than they are on now? Let's be clear, I am totally against buying marquee players, but if we have to, would those players be willing to come to us for less than they are on now? Or is United going to be held.to ransom by mercenaries?
4. Can Ole develop them? A big test for Ole is his ability to develop talent. As such, I would reasonably expect to see signings in the £25m - £35m range. Players who have bags of potential and who, with the right coaching and encouragement will multiply in value over the duration of their contract. Those are exactly the sorts of players that Spurs and Liverpool will be picking up and we must be just as competitive in that market.
5. Do they still have something to prove? Remember Eric Cantona? Eric was a big name player who came to United with a a reputation and with a lot to prove. The rest, as they say is history. Another., really good example of that kind of player is James Milner.
6. Are they willing to play for the manager? Sorry to say guys, but our competitors: Spurs, City and Liverpool all have managers who the players want to play for. If players are not willing to play for our manager, then they will never be committed to the club.
7. Are they willing to play the squad game? The unrelenting demands of football at elite level and the need for managers to ensure rotation and varation of tactical deployments means that players must be willing to sacrifice themselves for the team. Players who have a reputation for 'wanting their way or throwing a strop when they don't get their way should never be welcomed at United.
I would get Koulibaly, Wan Bissaka, Ndidi, Ndombele, Fernandes, Pepe and Werner but only if Pogba, Lukaku and Degea are sold along few others.
CB: Alderweireld - £25m (Rojo)
RB: AWB - £50m (Valencia)
LB: Sessegnon - £35m (Darmian)
DM: Ndidi - £45m (Herrera)
CM: Bruno Fernandes - £50m (Mata)
LW: James - £15m (Sanchez)
RW: Ziyech - £25m (Lukaku)
7 class players adding solidity, pace and hunger for £245m (£150m net). Release Jones, Young and Lingard and give their places to youth like Greenwood, Garner, Laird and Chong/Gomes.
RB: AWB - £50m (Valencia)
LB: Sessegnon - £35m (Darmian)
DM: Ndidi - £45m (Herrera)
CM: Bruno Fernandes - £50m (Mata)
LW: James - £15m (Sanchez)
RW: Ziyech - £25m (Lukaku)
7 class players adding solidity, pace and hunger for £245m (£150m net). Release Jones, Young and Lingard and give their places to youth like Greenwood, Garner, Laird and Chong/Gomes.
DDG/Henderson
AWB Lindelöf Alderweireld Shaw
Ndidi
Fernandes Pogba
Ziyech Rashford James
Bench: Romero, Tuanzebe, Sessegnon, McTominay, Fred, Martial, Greenwood
AWB Lindelöf Alderweireld Shaw
Ndidi
Fernandes Pogba
Ziyech Rashford James
Bench: Romero, Tuanzebe, Sessegnon, McTominay, Fred, Martial, Greenwood
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I like it!
But for me the midfield is lightweight. Expecting Mctominay to play the whole season in fine form is like expecting getting James from Swansea as a starter. I think they should make the steps gradually. As a first team players they will still get 20-30 matches a season. But they arent ready for being the key players in their positions IMO.
Having said that...
For me Ruben Neves is a key transfer! Sadly we havent been rumoured with him since Jose left... Whoever gets him will have someone of the Modric mould after 2-3 years. We badly need someone who can speed up or lower the tempo of play. Not only crazy horse box to box or defensive midfielders. Hope Liverpool and City dont get him.
Also If Pogba is being sold, I would prefer Bruno Fernandes over Maddison. Finally a man who can have powerful volleys from the rebound of corners. We havent had one since Scholes retired...
If its too much money because of my upgrades to your team, I would sacrifice De Ligt or Koulibaly for Alderweild. As I said for me Neves is essential!
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2019/2020
In
CB - Dayot Upamecano £60M
RB - Joao Cancelo £40M
CM - Bruno Fernandes £60M
RW - Nicolas Pepe £40M
J. Pereira, Tuanzebe, Mensah, Garner, Gomes, Chong, Greenwood
Out
Grant, Rojo, Jones, Darmian, Matic, Pogba, Sanchez, Lukaku
Released
Valencia, Herrera, Mata, Wilson
2020/2021
In
GK (back up)
LB (back up)
Jadon Sancho £100M
ST (Back up)
Henderson, Ecrolaini, Traore
Out
Smalling, Fred, Lingard
Released
De Gea, Young
In
CB - Dayot Upamecano £60M
RB - Joao Cancelo £40M
CM - Bruno Fernandes £60M
RW - Nicolas Pepe £40M
J. Pereira, Tuanzebe, Mensah, Garner, Gomes, Chong, Greenwood
Out
Grant, Rojo, Jones, Darmian, Matic, Pogba, Sanchez, Lukaku
Released
Valencia, Herrera, Mata, Wilson
2020/2021
In
GK (back up)
LB (back up)
Jadon Sancho £100M
ST (Back up)
Henderson, Ecrolaini, Traore
Out
Smalling, Fred, Lingard
Released
De Gea, Young
Richarlison isn't good enough for Everton, let alone us. And that whole midfield looks like something West Ham or Burnley would put out.
Haven't we briefed that we're not interested in Declan Rice?
Some of these lineups are terrifyingly bad. If our team looks similar to the ones some of you on here seemingly want we are beyond fecked.
Do we target experience, with the likes of:
DDG
Meunier, Alderweireld, Linderlof, Shaw
Kroos, Mata, Pogba
Bale, Dybala, Martial
Or go with youth?
DDG
Dalot, deLigt, Linderlof, Shaw
N'Dombèlè, Rodri, Pogba
Sancho, Jovic, Martial/Rashford
DDG
Meunier, Alderweireld, Linderlof, Shaw
Kroos, Mata, Pogba
Bale, Dybala, Martial
Or go with youth?
DDG
Dalot, deLigt, Linderlof, Shaw
N'Dombèlè, Rodri, Pogba
Sancho, Jovic, Martial/Rashford
He's already signed for Madrid.
We still end up 6th with that team
Why do you think that?
No chance
That is depressing
We'd still need a proper striker.
5th maybe?
We'll get 2 mediocre players that takes us most of the summer to complete.
Is it confirmed ? I saw it on Spanish media, but hoped it was just paper talk, anyway if he has, I'll change it Piatek
Sounds about right to be fair. If we sign Albrighton as well I'll be happy with that. I think we're going down next season.
Because we've been linked with the three incomings in the media this very week, while two of the outgoings have already gone and the third is the player we most want to sell.
It ain't exactly the most insightful guess.
Close this thread jesus hahaha
We're linked to many players. Are the links to these three more credible?
Sorry if I'm missing obvious sarcasm here, it's early in the morning where I am. Are you being facetious or do you unironically believe we're getting relegated next season?
That DNA is right at the bottom of Darwin's evolutionary chain.
A tad bit facetious. Sorry I've been on the sauce most of today.