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I really like that Ederson fella from Atalanta we got linked with a couple of months back. Looks like a well rounded midfielder.
To be fair our midfield was overun because our defence was 30-40m behind the midfield rather than the 5-15 that most sides have it as. If we can close that gap, then the midfield don't have as much space to cover.if these football guys don't see the midfield as the weakness and the most important part of the squad then we're fecked....our midfield was over run last year in damn near every match and they are just getting older so how is it not a priority???
It is, they are trying to get Ugarte to help fix it, after falling to get joao Neves.if these football guys don't see the midfield as the weakness and the most important part of the squad then we're fecked....our midfield was over run last year in damn near every match and they are just getting older so how is it not a priority???
It is, they are trying to get Ugarte to help fix it, after falling to get joao Neves.
Really should watch Athletics Sensible Transfers for Utd that's just been released. Goes into the midfield issues.
doesn't help when it's Maguire and Varane who can't run either so they have to play deeper to protect space in behind, while Case has to step trying to stop counters....it's a disaster waiting to happenTo be fair our midfield was overun because our defence was 30-40m behind the midfield rather than the 5-15 that most sides have it as. If we can close that gap, then the midfield don't have as much space to cover.
I think we will end up using a double pivot of Ugarte plus another depending on the opposition. Shame that Joao Neves was out of reach for us this summer. Would have been perfect addition for the midfield as they said.i just watched the midfield piece where he suggested Kante and/or Ugarte to bring in.....i agree about the need to someone with legs who can cover ground and we've all seen just how wide open our midfield is bc Bruno defends/attacks more like a second striker and the 8 plays way to high so it is hard for Case to cover that space just b/c his legs are shot
doesn't help when it's Maguire and Varane who can't run either so they have to play deeper to protect space in behind, while Case has to step trying to stop counters....it's a disaster waiting to happen
It is, they are trying to get Ugarte to help fix it, after falling to get joao Neves.
Really should watch Athletics Sensible Transfers for Utd that's just been released. Goes into the midfield issues.
Not very sensible are they? The discussion about our stats, holes in the team and what needs addressing was interesting.Bastoni, Neves, and Raphinha? Sensible transfers?
They'd probably cost about 200m altogether. I dunno if you could even do that on FM.
If we get Ugarte it will be Ugarte/Case as the 6's and Mount/Mainoo as the 8's, Bruno/Zirksee/Mount the 10's. McTominay can cover 8 or 10.
So unless we sell someone we are more than covered.
Does anyone on this thread who posts this stuff live in the real world? We don't have the money to complete the mazraoui dela unless we sell AWB.I’ve seen Napoli are currently bidding for Billy Gilmour and apparent bids are in the region of £8-12m. For that sort of price I think he’d be a great squad option if we are able to move on someone like Eriksen.
McT, Casemiro, Eriksen - Out (£55m)
Ugarte (loan to buy), Fofana, Gilmour - In (£45m)
Calm one’s self..Does anyone on this thread who posts this stuff live in the real world? We don't have the money to complete the mazraoui dela unless we sell AWB.
The Ugarte and De ligt deals are hanging in the balance over our finances. In what imaginary world are we going to buy fofana and gilmour?
Who's actually interested in Eriksen and Casemiro?
Does anyone on this thread who posts this stuff live in the real world? We don't have the money to complete the mazraoui dela unless we sell AWB.
The Ugarte and De ligt deals are hanging in the balance over our finances. In what imaginary world are we going to buy fofana and gilmour?
Who's actually interested in Eriksen and Casemiro?
Does anyone on this thread who posts this stuff live in the real world? We don't have the money to complete the mazraoui dela unless we sell AWB.
The Ugarte and De ligt deals are hanging in the balance over our finances. In what imaginary world are we going to buy fofana and gilmour?
Who's actually interested in Eriksen and Casemiro?
Although I’d love for us to sign Ugarte and Zubimendi plus a Rabiot free transfer, it’s just not realistic. I think Ugarte will be our main midfield signing. Then everything depends on the outs. If we manage to move Mctominay, Hannibal and Eriksen on then we might sign another midfielder, I struggle to see it being another expensive signing. Probably Rabiot on a free or Amrabat for cheap. The third “new” midfielder is Collyer. I’d be happy enough with that
Apparently, we're back in for De Jong.
Apparently, we're back in for De Jong.
Source?
Need 3? How about 0 midfielders...
He will do it for Aston VillaCoco, Lobotka, or Anguissa from Napoli. I like Ross Barkley, a lot. He's way, way ahead of SMT for example. he would be a good replacement for Casimero.
Does he want to really show Europe his talent? I think he would revel in the new responsibility.
We need to offload some players first.
Casemiro and Eriksen have expressed their desire to see out their contracts, which is unsurprising given their high wages.
That leaves McTominay, who is attracting interest from other clubs. Ten Hag has stated he wants McTominay to stay due to his versatility and ability to score goals. While this is true, it could also be a tactic to drive up his price for potential buyers.
As it stands, the three players who are certain to be playing for United next season are:
The others, as far as I understand, are up for sale at the right price.
- Bruno
- Mainoo
- Mount
If we could offload Eriksen, Casemiro, and McTominay, we could look at signing Amrabat, Ugarte, and potentially De Jong if the rumours are accurate.
Possible midfield options:
Bruno / Mount - 10
De Jong / Mainoo - 8
Ugarte / Amrabat - 6
If we could do this, which I highly doubt, you can see that both the first and second choice options are of a high standard.
It seems like we're getting a full back, and possibly a second CB, but if we can sell enough players and raise funds then we might go for a midfielder. That's the impression I get.
Also that if we do get a midfielder, it'll just be one and we'll rely on McTom and Casemiro next season.
Not sure. Looks like any other incomings are dependent on sales. We seem to have pursued several deals and have got Ugarte, Mazraoui and De Ligt to the point of agreeing terms, but won't pull the trigger on any of them unless we can find buyers for the likes of Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Casemiro/McTominay.
You do not go from L.D.U. Quito to playing for Manchester United senior team. He is an academy signing at best, but probably too old for Academy. Best case scenario - buy, loan to Hull City in championship and if he shines, maybe bring backWhat about this young Equadorian being talked about, Oscar Zambrano?
Relatively cheap, up and coming, versatile CM who can do the physical stuff, tackle, block, recover the ball and good at incisive and progressive passing.
A faster and more dynamic Caicedo.
Agree on Alan Varela. I think he's better suited to us.Instead of Ugarte, I would like us to target Alan Varela. He's a deep lying playmaker and would bring real nous to the no 6 role plus will be cheaper than what PSG are demanding for Ugarte. Then if we shift Case on, I would also target Mandela Keita or Lucas Gourna-Douth, young DMs with lots of potential that can rotate with Varela and add pace and athleticism to our midfield. We really need to add more athleticism and speed to our midfield, very one paced and not enough press resistance. As good as Mainoo is, he doesn't look like he's quick so would be great to have a player in the deep midfield position who has pace.