So with Darmian gone, that makes 3 in and 6 out including Fellaini.
3 good purchases, it would appear. However Herrera and Lukaku, and to a lesser extent Smalling, look like they could easily have played a part this season. We have basically put too much faith in our young squad and will probably miss out on top 4 as a result. Really, there is no guarantee we even make top 6 unless several of the kids make a big impact.
But if the plan was to clear the decks, assess what we have coming through by giving them a proper chance, then spend big next year to fill the gaps, I guess I can see the logic. At the end of this year though, Young and Matic will have to leave. Pogba will surely have had enough. So we're likely to still need at least 5 or 6 next year.
Where's the progress? We were dire last season and by the end, the need for huge investment seemed undeniable. The Glazers have been given a fairly easy way out of spending money this year. But starting right now, we must have a plan to bolster the squad in January and next summer. No more half measures or excuses. Back our manager with the money to compete at the top.
Revising my 5/10 to a 3/10. Our lack of quality and options in midfield and attack is, frankly, negligent for a club of our size and resources.