What do we still need? Post Summer 2017 edition

RB - Meunier although PSG might not sell, there's Sidibe or maybe a prospect like Odriozola or Weiser. Somebody who can provide more attacking impotence than Valencia especially as a RWB in a 3-5-2, and eventually replace him long-term.

LB - Sandro although might lose out to Chelsea, failing that possibly Ghoulam possibly? Expensive and coming off his ACL injury, but I can't think of many better available LB's who have attacking end product.

DM/CM - Go big for Jorginho or Weigl I reckon. That's probably the type of CM United need, somebody who will control the game and act as the pivot around which attacks build and who is vital to retaining the ball, free Pogba up to concentrate on getting forward and being creative.

RW - Maybe Perisic again if Inter are reasonable and Utd think he can play on the right, he'd be brilliant as he's added end product to his game and can cross or shoot with either foot. Or Mahrez for a more realistic option.

#10 - Ozil makes too much sense for free. Obviously would require a big signing on bonus, though.

I think this would fill in most of the gaps within the Utd squad and enable them to play a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 affectively. A Griezmann or Dybala on top of that would be sensational but I think that's unrealistic in terms of overall spend. The above would probably be as much as around £230m as it is and would require shifting probably £100m or of squad players.
 
Muppet hat on.
Sign Sanchez now. Sign ozil in the summer. Sign a center mid (ideally a kroos/modric type who can control games for us and create while enabling pogba to push up a bit, but also someone who wouldn't mind being rotated now and then before they develop fully). Sign a right back to take over from Valencia with him being depth (Meunier?).
Milinkovic-savic probably would be 70m, meunier could be like 40m or so. Sanchez the 25-30m now. So a bit less then 150m?

Sell mkhitaryan, fellaini, blind, Damian, Romero (unless he's okay with sticking around), Carrick retire. Could probably get over 50m from them.

Lukaku
Martial Sanchez Ozil
Pogba Matic
Shaw Jones Bailly Meunier
De gea

Rashford
Lingard Mata
Young Milinkovic-savic? Herrera Valencia
Lindelof Smalling Tuanzebe
Pereira
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Andreas Pereira and Fosu Mensah squad players to fill in where needed too.
 
What we don't need is the players we let go namely Hernandez and Evans, need upgrades not make do's! Also wouldn't go anywhere near Vardy who we've recently been linked with.

Sincerely hope we can get Sanchez but suspect we will be imminently seeing him in blue and we will probably end the window with Lucas Moura, still 3 weeks left in the window though so let's see if Mourinho can pull a special rabbit out of the hat.
 
if we prioritise positions

RW.... our weakest position - we've no diversity and Mata/Mhiki haven't cut it there...we are lacking some creativity and goal threat there. this could perhaps be helped by our second priority

RB- Shaw looks like he might have a future after all and whilst he isn't fantastic in an attacking or defensive sense I think Valencia is looking like he's in decline- his consistency hasn't been great, crosses normally meet the first defender and we don't have much depth there

CM - we've missed a player like Carrick in there - someone who can dictate play, control games and complement Pogba/Matic

as well as these 3 priority positions I'd love to see us replace

Zlatan with Martial/Rashford and buy a LW/LAM

Fellaini and Mhiki out replaced by a SS/AM

Blind with a top LB - Darmian can go too if we get a RB

Smalling or Rojo with a Top CB

lots of room for improvement - we could realistically sign 6 players
 
I would not buy a striker next season even with Zlatan leaving. I would move Rashford to a rotational player to Lukaku and Martial can be third choice if we have injuries. I would buy quality players or use our youth for the following positions:

LB: Backup to Shaw
RB: Backup but good enough to be a starter in the next season or two
CM: Starter and or backup
DM: Backup to Matic
RW: Starter
#10: Starter
 
I'm a bit reserved until I see Sanchez in a United shirt, but lets say he comes in. He's Griezmann quality for a fraction of the price. 50m or so saved right there.
A few players who are out of contract in the summer that we should look at: Ozil, Goretzka and De Vrij

Ozil is a definite possibility. Goretzka, more than likely Bayern, but it'd be worth trying for him and then De Vrij, for free, would be a very good squad option.

Signing them for 35m + agent fee's would be crazy business and means that the likes of Rojo, Blind, Mata (sorry), Mhki could be sold. Big improvements and a negative net spend along the way. Fellaini, Zlatan, Carrick and Young to leave on free's (I'd actually look at keeping Young as a squad option, but he'd need a decrease in wages)

I don't know what the above players would sell for in this weird market, but add Darmian to that list. Sanchez is the Perisic money, so going into the summer window, we could easily have a 200m+ transfer budget. Not saying we'd spend the full amount, but we'd have plenty to spend.

Shaw has 6 months to prove himself as either our starting LB or rotation. TFM comes back, Tuanzebe is lurking still and we have Pereira potentially coming back?

GK: De Gea, Romero
RB: New RB, Valencia, TFM
CB: Bailly, Jones, Lindelof, Smalling, De Vrij, TFM, Tuanzebe
LB: Shaw, New LB
CDM: Matic, TFM
CM: Pogba, Matic, Goretzka, Herrera, Pereira
LW: Martial, Sanchez, Rashford
RW: Sanchez, Rashford
#10: Ozil, Lingard, Sanchez
ST: Lukaku, Sanchez, Rashford, Martial

I know Goretzka is a push, but if he didn't come in, we could use our budget on Savic instead. Add a pair of full backs, and our side is packed with quality that can cover positions across the pitch.

I know it doesn't happen and sounds very FMish, but this could easily be a summer transfer window with realistic targets.
 
Assuming Sanchez will be pushed through i'd still like to see an attacking player come through in the summer, our big signing, perhaps Pulisic though would equally love to see, if not entirely possible, Draxler/Havertz/Brandt. Other than that we would need a CM and a RB before all others I think, a LB then on the off chance we wanna fill another position.

CM: Ruben Neves/Hojbjerg/Savic/Weigl - Take your pick really, Goretzka would be perfect but he seems Bayern bound.
RB: Thomas Meunier - United fan, seemingly gettable from PSG
LB: Kieron Tierney

If we got these 4 players, I would say then to leave would be Carrick, Fellaini, Young, Blind, Smalling, Mkhitaryan, Darmian

Bring TFM, Pereira and Tuanzebe into the fold, Johnstone too if one of our secondary keepers leave.
 
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A central midfielder who can play with Matic or in place of Matic and is a top class passer of the ball - Jorginho for me fits the bill.
A right back to challenge Valencia and eventually take over from him - Muenier?
A back up striker - ??

Sanchez along with those three and Pereiera back will improve our squad to challenge for the title. TFM and Tuanzebe should be sent on loan.
 
Watching us again tonight that third CM is vital, not a #10, Matic was exposed more than once through the center as he didn't have the help due to how Pogba was playing a free roaming role a lot of the time.
 
Still need an out-and-out winger, as Martial and Rashford both prefer to cut inside for a cut-back rather than cross, and with Lingard and Mata they like to drift inside and let the full-backs overlap. To get the best out of Lukaku, we need someone who will hug the touchline and whip crosses in for him. With Ibrahimovic likely not lasting beyond this season with us, that also means we can give Martial and Rashford more games as a central striking option to rotate with and cover for Lukaku. A younger prospect, along the lines of Pulisic or Kluivert, would be a good signing here. There's also the option to get Memphis back. I'd rule out a superstar signing if we get Sanchez, as it would mean less games for Martial and Rashford, which I don't think anyone wants to see. They have both contributed well this season.

We need someone to sit in beside Matic, cover for his absence, and also provide a third option in a midfield three. A lot of people are taking about Jorghinho, but for me i'd rather have Milinkovic-Savic. He's big, powerful, can get about, can pass and can tackle. He'd be able to cover for Matic as the more defensive of a two man midfield, can sit in beside him as the more mobile of a two man midfield, and also be the third option in a three of Matic, Pogba and himself. With him and Matic in a two, or in the three with Pogba as well, it gives Pogba a more stable platform upon which to get forward more and not leave holes in behind that Matic alone has to cover. If we keep Fellaini, one signing should be enough. If we lose him, along with the impending loss of Carrick, we might need another player, or we can look at Pereira being given more starts from next season.

We also need cover and competition for Valencia at right-back. Having to rely on Lindelof to cover here is not acceptable. I'd like to see someone like Meunier brought in, as he's a very attacking full-back, just like Valencia and Young are. He's also got a good cross on him, further helping out with the Lukaku situation. There's also Fosu-Mensah to consider, although he lacks some of the attacking quality that I think would be desired. I don't think we need a left-back any more with Shaw's steady re-integration into the squad, and he's been building some consistent performances now. Young has also played out of his skin this season, so I don't think we need to look at left-back just yet. Maybe in 2019 we can look at left-back, but right-back is a more pressing need right now.
 
L1nk said:
Assuming Sanchez will be pushed through i'd still like to see an attacking player come through in the summer, our big signing, perhaps Pulisic though would equally love to see, if not entirely possible, Draxler/Havertz/Brandt. Other than that we would need a CM and a RB before all others I think, a LB then on the off chance we wanna fill another position.

CM: Ruben Neves/Hojbjerg/Savic/Weigl - Take your pick really, Goretzka would be perfect but he seems Bayern bound.
RB: Thomas Meunier - United fan, seemingly gettable from PSG
LB: Kieron Tierney

If we got these 4 players, I would say then to leave would be Carrick, Fellaini, Young, Blind, Smalling, Mkhitaryan, Darmian

Bring TFM, Pereira and Tuanzebe into the fold, Johnstone too if one of our secondary keepers leave.
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Zlatan leaving too i would imagine.

If we can bring in Pulisic too I'd be delighted.
 
It's looking likely there will be somewhat of a overhaul in the summer which I'm sure will be welcomed by many on here. I expect Mourinho to have fully cemented his identity on our team by the start of 18/19 and our team to seriously challenge on all fronts.

Expected squad;

De gea
Romero

Valencia
Fosu
Bailly
Jones
Rojo
Lindelof
Smalling
Shaw
Young

Matic
Pogba
CM
Herrera
Pereira

Sanchez
Ozil
Martial
Lingard
Rashford
Willian

Lukaku

In
Sanchez
Ozil
Willian
CM

Out
Mkhitariyan
Fellaini
Mata
Darmian
Blind
Zlatan
Carrick

Obtaining Willian would resolve the current lack of width on the right, whilst also providing a natural option at RWB if necessary. In addition Fosu Mensah can be given some games at RB.

Pereira provides a good option to fill the additional CM spot and can also be used as backup in the attacking positions, especially as we only have one striker.

Signing a world class CM would be the main priority in the summer and could transform the entire dynamic of our team as Pogba would be given a greater attacking license. This would most likely see us shift to a 4-3-3 in big games and provide better balance in midfield.

Finally although very unlikely I would also like to see a world class CB in replacement of one of our squad options. This would take us to another level imo and we could genuinely compete on all fronts (CL included).

Obviously on paper this would be ideal and I hope the club have the ruthlessness to pull it off, without affecting squad moral etc. The other concern with such a talented squad would be game time but over the course of a season with injuries, suspensions and rotations im sure everyone will get opportunities.
 
I wouldn't be that surprised if fullbacks became Jose's equivalent of CM's, with him going into next season with Valencia/TFM as the RB's and Shaw/Young as the LB's. :D

If that happens it happens, so my ideal summer window would be this;

Out:
Ibra and Fellaini off on a free
Darmian and Blind sold
Carrick retires and joins the coaching staff.

In:
Top class #8 Playmaker
Young versatile forward
Young DM understudy
 
Devil may care said:
I wouldn't be that surprised if fullbacks became Jose's equivalent of CM's, with him going into next season with Valencia/TFM as the RB's and Shaw/Young as the LB's. :D

If that happens it happens, so my ideal summer window would be this;

Out:
Ibra and Fellaini off on a free
Darmian and Blind sold
Carrick retires and joins the coaching staff.

In:
Top class #8 Playmaker
Young versatile forward
Young DM understudy
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I hadn't considered that we may not even need a RB with TFM coming back from loan. Taking your positional options into consideration i'd say then

Young versatile forward - Pulisic

The midfield option for me is a bit different, Weigl would be my first choice, he's a playmaker but he's deep lying, which for me would then mean getting an 8 that can do a bit of everything, someone like Ruben Neves for example.
 
Replace Matic in a midfield of two. 90% of Stoke's chances came from him not tracking back or being out of position. His workrate has been suspect lately, and while he's great in possession the lack of effort on the defensive end is worrying. Not sure if it's mental or just exhaustion. Either way needs to be address based on recent performances.
 
Footyislife said:
Replace Matic in a midfield of two. 90% of Stoke's chances came from him not tracking back or being out of position. His workrate has been suspect lately, and while he's great in possession the lack of effort on the defensive end is worrying. Not sure if it's mental or just exhaustion. Either way needs to be address based on recent performances.
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It's painfully obvious he needs a rest and have done since before our 3 draws in December; Mourinho however has felt unable to bench him in the absence of Carrick/Fellaini.

Replacing him would be bizarre.
 
Midfielders, midfielders and midfielders (Don't need 3, two will suffice with Carrick/Fellaini leaving. Maybe even one if Pereira will be tried there).
 
finneh said:
It's painfully obvious he needs a rest and have done since before our 3 draws in December; Mourinho however has felt unable to bench him in the absence of Carrick/Fellaini.

Replacing him would be bizarre.
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I was saying replace him when we play a midfield of 2. If we play a 4-3-3 I thinks he's an excellent holding midfielder. Just doesn't have the legs to do a proper shift in a midfield of 2 especially when Pogba's not in position after roaming ahead.
 
Footyislife said:
I was saying replace him when we play a midfield of 2. If we play a 4-3-3 I thinks he's an excellent holding midfielder. Just doesn't have the legs to do a proper shift in a midfield of 2 especially when Pogba's not in position after roaming ahead.
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I think the first 15 games of the season prove that to be false. He can't play 6 full games a month for several consecutive months though.
 
L1nk said:
I hadn't considered that we may not even need a RB with TFM coming back from loan. Taking your positional options into consideration i'd say then

Young versatile forward - Pulisic

The midfield option for me is a bit different, Weigl would be my first choice, he's a playmaker but he's deep lying, which for me would then mean getting an 8 that can do a bit of everything, someone like Ruben Neves for example.
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Pulisic would be by far my choice as well, he's genuinely very good on either flank and has the workrate and mental strength to make it at United IMO.

I am a fan of Weigl as well but I don't really see him dovetailing with Matic who will likely be a main fixture for another season or two, so ideally we'd get a DM in that can understudy him and a #8 playmaker ready to go right now. Neves has done well at Wolves from what I read but it might be wise to see how he does in the PL next season before buying him.
 
Devil may care said:
Pulisic would be by far my choice as well, he's genuinely very good on either flank and has the workrate and mental strength to make it at United IMO.

I am a fan of Weigl as well but I don't really see him dovetailing with Matic who will likely be a main fixture for another season or two, so ideally we'd get a DM in that can understudy him and a #8 playmaker ready to go right now. Neves has done well at Wolves from what I read but it might be wise to see how he does in the PL next season before buying him.
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You would also think that IF we were to sign Pulisic they would not sell us or anyone Weigl in that same summer. I guess I then don't know who we could get that would be a great buy for us, people in this thread or the 'Midfielder to free up Pogba' thread either want unrealistic (Veratti, Kroos) or really short term and possibly unrealistic (Vidal, Nainggolan) signings, which I really don't think we should be wasting a summer on like we did Fabregas. We should be going for a young talented midfielder in my opinion, question is, who? People say Savic is too similar to Pogba and will cost an absolute fortune, Fred looks City bound etc.
 
L1nk said:
You would also think that IF we were to sign Pulisic they would not sell us or anyone Weigl in that same summer. I guess I then don't know who we could get that would be a great buy for us, people in this thread or the 'Midfielder to free up Pogba' thread either want unrealistic (Veratti, Kroos) or really short term and possibly unrealistic (Vidal, Nainggolan) signings, which I really don't think we should be wasting a summer on like we did Fabregas. We should be going for a young talented midfielder in my opinion, question is, who? People say Savic is too similar to Pogba and will cost an absolute fortune, Fred looks City bound etc.
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Yeah, Dortmund aren't going to sell two of the best assets in the same summer. I agree it's not easy to get the right fit, the options in their prime are locked down already at big clubs, but I don't see Jose going as young as options like Frenkie de Jong and the Italian lad from Caligari we've been linked with. I think right now Kovacic and Jorginho are looking like our best bets, and the Seri linked popped up today but I think that is generated for more United vs City transfer story drama.
 
I don't think we should be prioritising signing any more kids, certainly not en-masse anyway, the age of the squad is pretty young already and a lot of the exits are going to be older players which will brig down the average age of the squad.

We need a couple of midfielders, one deep lying and a box to box with some aggression. A right back as TFM isn't the second coming like many on here seem to think he is, he's this years Wilson/Januzaj. We probably also need a number 10 too if Jose is going to stick with 4231.

Kroos (Deep lying playmaker/DM/RM)
Barella (A young lad who looks like he could play in a variety of different positions LW/RW/LM/RM/B2B/DM. Also quite young so can be eased into the team gradually whilst he develops his trade)
Sidibe
Ozil

I'd be happy with that. Very good quality players without an of the circus that would come with some of the other suggestions like Dybala or Pulisic.

I'd also expect quite a lot of exits this summer.

Romero (think he needs to be somebodys No.1, too good to be back up)
Smalling
Darmian
Fellaini
Herrera
Ibra
Carrick
Pereira (doesn't seem to want to fight for his place so can see him going)
Mata (maybe)
 
http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/20/jose-...ge-manchester-uniteds-transfer-plans-7244744/

‘Another thing is we get one or two players just to improve a little bit the squad and then in the summer you are going to do it again.

‘No. In the summer, we would probably have three transfers to do. If we do one now, in the summer it is three minus one.’
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Didn't think it was worth a separate thread but these comments from Jose suggest just 2 in this summer. Both fullback positions are in need of injections and I think we need one more addition to the forward options even after Sanchez, but if it's only 2 in I'd go for 2 CM's, one top class #8 playmaker and a young DM to understudy Matic.
 
At a minimum we need a top CM and cover at fullback. If Fellaini goes then 2 CMs. I'm hoping Perreira will be in the team next season. Still work to be done.
 
With Sanchez in:

An excellent central midfielder who can play with Matic or in his position. Jorginho would be my choice, unless a chance to sign Kroos or Veratti pops up out of the clue.

A left footed decent LB to challenge Shaw. Guerreiro from Dortmund looked a good prospect last season. Can also play in the midfield. Don't know how he is doing now. Is he injured?

An attacker depending on the formation Jose intends to play primarily. If he goes 433, then we need someone young to back up Sanchez on the right. If we go 4231, then we need a new number 10 type player who can play on the flanks - Lemar or Fekir would be my choices.

Looking forward to Fosu-Mensah and Perreira back and given prominent roles next seasons.

I hope we move Blind, Darmian, Mata & Fellaini along.
 
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Presuming our big signing will be a #8 that leaves one more signing from what Jose has said, and four positions in the squad I think could use additions, it'll be interesting to see which one Mourinho opts to strengthen.


Right Back
Valencia will be 33 at the start of next season so we really could do with a young understudy, will this be TFM? Maybe, could Jose use Lindelof there more next season? perhaps, so while I'm not confident with either I think this will be a position we ignore in the summer.

Left Back
I like Luke Shaw but I think we need competition for him as I don't think he's done enough to be the unrivalled starter, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us potter on with Young and Blind sharing the role with him.

Holding Midfielder
Matic has looked tired for a while now and it's clear Jose doesn't really trust anyone else in the role, logically we should be looking at a young understudy who can come in and play some games in rotation while developing in the role, learning from Matic and Carrick who'll be on the coaching staff. Of the 4 options this is the position I'd go for.

Attack
Using the Noah's Ark system if we are playing 4-3-3 then we have 6 forwards for the front 3 positions, with Martial, Lukaku and Sanchez as the starters and Mata, Lingard and Rashford as the back-ups/competition. Personally I think we could do with another versatile option in, maybe Rashford has a loan for a season and then replaces Mata the season after.
 
The more I watch Thiago from Bayern... the more I feel he's the missing link. The guy is an absolute genius. He's proven on the biggest stage with Barcelona and Bayern and he's one of the best #8 in the game. Getting him here would instantly take our team several levels and will probably level the playing field with City. Having Thiago and Pogba would almost be better than the City combo of Silva and De Bruyne.

Playing 4-3-3,
--- Martial --- Lukaku --- Sanchez ---
------- Pogba ----------- Thiago --------
----------------- Matic -------------------
-- Shaw -- Jones -- Bailly -- Valencia --

What sucks is we could have had Pogba and Thiago in our team for for a combined transfer amount of less than 25m, 5 years ago...
 
Devil may care said:
Presuming our big signing will be a #8 that leaves one more signing from what Jose has said, and four positions in the squad I think could use additions, it'll be interesting to see which one Mourinho opts to strengthen.


Right Back
Valencia will be 33 at the start of next season so we really could do with a young understudy, will this be TFM? Maybe, could Jose use Lindelof there more next season? perhaps, so while I'm not confident with either I think this will be a position we ignore in the summer.

Left Back
I like Luke Shaw but I think we need competition for him as I don't think he's done enough to be the unrivalled starter, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us potter on with Young and Blind sharing the role with him.

Holding Midfielder
Matic has looked tired for a while now and it's clear Jose doesn't really trust anyone else in the role, logically we should be looking at a young understudy who can come in and play some games in rotation while developing in the role, learning from Matic and Carrick who'll be on the coaching staff. Of the 4 options this is the position I'd go for.

Attack
Using the Noah's Ark system if we are playing 4-3-3 then we have 6 forwards for the front 3 positions, with Martial, Lukaku and Sanchez as the starters and Mata, Lingard and Rashford as the back-ups/competition. Personally I think we could do with another versatile option in, maybe Rashford has a loan for a season and then replaces Mata the season after.
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Fabinho probably your ideal signing as he can cover both right back & holding midfielder spot.

Do we need a new left back in the summer with both Shaw & Young are playing very well this season? I reckon we can wait another summer & we also have Blind as backup.

I don't think we need another attackers anymore. We have enough in numbers and we shouldn't try to sign another one and players like Rashford end up not getting enough game time.
 
Historically we never have a huge clear-out of players, I'm always amazed to see people thinking we will get rid of "8+ pieces of deadwood". It just isn't happening at all. Here's who I think we could definitely do with losing, or who is already pretty much confirmed:

Ibrahimovic - Unfortunately his return hasn't worked out very well yet, but maybe he could have some kind of say in a few Cup games toward the end of the season, or start an 'easier' Premier League fixture before a more important Cup match. Regardless, he's done by the end of the season.
Carrick - Again an unfortunate one, as I really think we'd have more points this season if he were able to play during Pogba's injury and suspension periods. Sad how his last season has gone, but it'll be great to have him involved in the coaching. Out of the squad in the Summer.
Blind - I don't think he's too bad at all really, but it's difficult to see the room for him now. Shaw is back and provided he can stay fit, there's quite an overload of defenders. Young plays Left Back a lot and I believe he will stay for next season at least, while Rojo is also last ditch cover.
Darmian - You can basically say the same for Matteo as Blind, with the same players pushing him out. Valencia and Shaw are first choice IMO, with Young not far behind or on par for the full back roles. Lindelof has even gotten time at Right Back, much like Rojo at Left Back. Then, we have Fosu-Mensah and Tuanzebe who I think will be 'forced' into full back positions to get much game-time. It just means Darmian & Blind have to go while we can still get a somewhat reasonable fee.

That's the main part as far as players moving on goes, IMO (and probably removes over £600k a week from the wage bill). There are obviously a few others but I don't quite agree with getting rid of a CB just yet, even though we have five 'senior' CB's, I'd say keep them all as 4/5 are not exactly immune to injuries by any stretch of the imagination.

Romero, Herrera, Fellaini, Mata, and Wilson are under threat / may prefer to leave. Romero could be no.1 at a lot of teams and probably should be if he's the national team's no.1 anyway. I would have no problem with him wishing to go, but I'd like to keep him obviously. What I will say though, is that if some of these guys are off, we won't lose more than two of them in the same window if we're almost certain to lose the other four mentioned above (bar Wilson who at this point I don't really include anyway). A.Pereira is going to come back and fight for a place in the squad, with us likely to try and get a CM of quality closer to that of Matic & Pogba. I also think we'll be in for Ozil or Greizmann as a new no.10 (hence with Sanchez also coming, I think if Mata doesn't leave, it'll be his last season for us and he may even go in January '19). We're going to have a lot of quality in the first-team and on the bench:

1. de Gea
2. Lindelof
3. Bailly
4. Jones
5. Rojo
6. Pogba
7. Sanchez
8. Mata
9. Lukaku
10. Ozil/Greizmann/new signing
11. Martial
12. Smalling
13.
14. Lingard
15. A.Pereira
16. New CM
17.
18. Young
19. Rashford
20. Romero*
21. Herrera
22.
23. Shaw
24. Fosu-Mensah
25. Valencia
26.
27. Fellaini*
28.
29. Wilson*
30.
31. Matic

I think Tuanzebe, McTominay, and J.Pereira will get a new squad number of 30 or below due to us having a lot available even after a couple of transfers. I really don't know who we'll go for in the Summer now, but Ozil seems sensible as we can probably just pay him £15-20m to sign for us and link up with Sanchez again. He'll basically be covered by the getting rid of the four main 'surplus to requirement' players I mentioned at the start. This leaves the main transfer money to get in a world class signing at CM and Full back, maybe a new reserve goalkeeper if required, then I really believe we're good to go.
 
Elephant in the room is that mourinho has played with a number 10 for 10 plus years. It might not be sanchez beyond this season but I see it being sanchez in our next game.
 
Buy:

LB: Alex Sandro ~ 60m. Other option: Ghoulam.

DM: Fabinho ~ 40m

CM: Pjanic ~ 100m

RW: Mahrez ~ 60m. Other options: Malcom/Bale/Thauvin.

Sell: Smalling ~ 25m, Blind ~ 20m, Darmian ~ 15m

Let Fellaini, Carrick and Zlatan run down their contract. Give Herrera and Shaw a new contract. Keep Mata for next season and let him run down his contract. Loan out: Pereira, Tuanzebe(With recall clause, in case of injury crisis) and Mensah.

Our squad would then look like this:

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Positions and formation is just to give an example. With that squad we would have a lot of different options in terms of tactical setups and proper competition for every position.



 
YouOnlyLiveTwice said:
Buy:

LB: Alex Sandro ~ 60m. Other option: Ghoulam.

DM: Fabinho ~ 40m

CM: Pjanic ~ 100m

RW: Mahrez ~ 60m. Other options: Malcom/Bale/Thauvin.

Sell: Smalling ~ 25m, Blind ~ 20m, Darmian ~ 15m

Let Fellaini, Carrick and Zlatan run down their contract. Give Herrera and Shaw a new contract. Keep Mata for next season and let him run down his contract. Loan out: Pereira, Tuanzebe(With recall clause, in case of injury crisis) and Mensah.

Our squad would then look like this:

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Positions and formation is just to give an example. With that squad we would have a lot of different options in terms of tactical setups and proper competition for every position.
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That would be dynamite and has the look of a CL challenging side. I would be ecstatic with these signings.

EDIT: please can you email to Mourinho asap
 
It would be nice to see some more realistic transfer wishlists. Mourinho is planning on just two signings in the summer, I think it will be a right winger and a right back.
 
settembrini said:
It would be nice to see some more realistic transfer wishlists. Mourinho is planning on just two signings in the summer, I think it will be a right winger and a right back.
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If he doesnt sign a top quality CM it would be bonkers.
 
Icemav said:
If he doesnt sign a top quality CM it would be bonkers.
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Look at it from his perspective.

1. 4-2-3-1 is his preferred formation. Only 2 starting roles for CMs.
2. Pogba and Matic are two of his favourite players. They start almost every game they are available for.

At least one of these things will have to change before he will buy a superstar CM.
 
Hopefully we're buying two midfielders, one of which should be top class, what with Carrick retiring, Herrera not being good enough anymore, and Fellaini leaving.
We need someone to play in a three, and even if we mainly stick to the 4231, we need backup for Pogba. We saw how lost at sea we were without him.
 
settembrini said:
Look at it from his perspective.

1. 4-2-3-1 is his preferred formation. Only 2 starting roles for CMs.
2. Pogba and Matic are two of his favourite players. They start almost every game they are available for.

At least one of these things will have to change before he will buy a superstar CM.
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Matic has looked knackered for ages and is coming towards the end of his career. He needs support. I am not a tactical wizard by any means but Pogba has historically excelled in a 3 so signing a Pjanic or Verrati would be amazing business unless we are happy with our current level.
 
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