Hate Duncan Castles but if his article is correct, then Mou is looking to strengthen the spine of the team first. I definitely think this is right thing to do. If you are strong right down the middle, it makes a huge difference. A cb, cm and cf will transform us. After that a RW is the next step.There's been so many changes to the playing staff in the last 24 months, I think it'd be too much to bring another 5 starters in in one go. I'd prefer three high quality, elite signings this summer, and then a reassessment in 12 months time. It should easily be enough to get us a top 4 spot and bring us back into competitive relevance. The squad is nowhere near as bad as people make out. I think these players all have a lot more to give than Van Gaal was letting them show. Probably the only player I would absolutely write off at this point, is Fellaini. I think it is an either/or situation between Carrick and Schweinsteiger for a squad place; and given Basti's injury record and apparent apathy, I'd be inclined to give it to Carrick. That said, it's hard to judge what is happening behind closed doors.
