Oh brilliant, let's have Matip, Welbeck and Delph. Whoop!
1 mega signing, 1 big-ish signing, 1 prospect
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Available in the market? probably yes. Bargains? Not a chance.
This is quite a realistic possibility,I take it you think Dalot will get chance to make RB spot his own then
Would you look at Meunier for some experience at RB or not?
@croadyman Meunier would be a good shout, as Dalot has shown that he needs time to develop into a proper RB at the top level. I think Meunier is slightly overrated by most common football supporters, but he is certainly a better RB than Young, Darmian and Valencia. In addition, he has only one year left of his PSG contract, and should be attainable for a fairly low fee. Meunier would probably be our first choice RB until Dalot has developed, while Young is a solid backup at both RB and LB. This would also allow us to get rid of Rojo, Darmian and Valencia, and still have double coverage on both sides.
Another possibility is to bring back Rafael at RB, who is available on a free transfer this summer. I would love to see him fill the age gap between Young and Dalot.
Another possibility is to bring back Rafael at RB, who is available on a free transfer this summer. I would love to see him fill the age gap between Young and Dalot.
This depends on how you look at it. You could argue that buying football players for 10 mill will always be a total waste of money that is better used elsewhere. However, players like Hazard and Eriksen would probably cost around 200 mill if they had long contracts, but with expiring contracts they may be available for 100 mill. Seen this way, you could argue that they are bargains. Alderweireld is another example, as the media speculations was around 70-80 mill when we wanted him last summer, but his contract situation means that he is available for 25 mill.
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100m - Varane. We need an imposing rock at the back. He's a safer (albeit more expensive) option than De Ligt, as we know he won't require any time to go through the "bedding in" period. He's got a wealth of experience even at the age of 25. There is speculation (only paper talk of course) that he wants a fresh challenge in his career. If he's available, pay whatever it takes to get him. I can see him having he same impact as Van Dijk.
75m - Sancho. For all the reasons already mentioned. Reckon he won't cost as much as some people on here think though, just because of our previous dealings with Dortmund.
25m - Wan Bissaka or Sessegnon. RB is arguably a higher priority than LB but you'd imagine Sessegnon would be the much cheaper option. He'd provide some healthy competition with Shaw at LB and can also cover on LW if required.
Free - Rabiot. We do need to strengthen our midfield but it's not as high of a priority as CB or RW in my opinion.
75m - Sancho. For all the reasons already mentioned. Reckon he won't cost as much as some people on here think though, just because of our previous dealings with Dortmund.
25m - Wan Bissaka or Sessegnon. RB is arguably a higher priority than LB but you'd imagine Sessegnon would be the much cheaper option. He'd provide some healthy competition with Shaw at LB and can also cover on LW if required.
Free - Rabiot. We do need to strengthen our midfield but it's not as high of a priority as CB or RW in my opinion.
8 apples in 32 games that's got to be some sort of record, I love the stats we get these days!
Why would varane want to leave Madrid now that zidane is there?
All the French players seem to rave about him
That would be class window but just no chance of Real letting Varane leave
Time for a new contract and pay raise. He is just doing what Ramos did before.
If it was up to me, and if it was possible, then I'd look to bring in Griezmann (100m), Sancho (80m), Alderweireld (25m), Rafael (free) and Rabiot (free).
Would be an incredible improvement and, after not spending much last summer, and with bringing in a couple of freebies, and with perhaps even selling Lukaku, we could definitely afford it.
De Gea
Rafael Alderweireld Lindelof Shaw
Rabiot Herrera Pogba
Sancho Griezmann Martial
Rafael Alderweireld Lindelof Shaw
Rabiot Herrera Pogba
Sancho Griezmann Martial
Would be an incredible improvement and, after not spending much last summer, and with bringing in a couple of freebies, and with perhaps even selling Lukaku, we could definitely afford it.
Sancho
Jovic
Toby Alder...
Jovic
Toby Alder...
That is a lot of apples. Four a day in fac
Sancho
Ndombele
Alderweireld
-> this seems realistic
Another option I like
Brandt
Parejo
Jordi Alba
I dont think we actually need a CB.
Ndombele
Alderweireld
-> this seems realistic
Another option I like
Brandt
Parejo
Jordi Alba
I dont think we actually need a CB.
A CB and RW are our 2 most pressing needs right now and why on earth would Barca ever consider selling Jordi alba?
Im just trippin on Jordi Alba and Parejo.
Even if we sell Jones or Rojo we will have Tuanzebe back. Thats why I dont think we dont need another CB. Honestly to me the big problem is midfield. Our midfield is average. Neither Matic or Herrera would be a starter in other top european teams. We often have difficulties to link up defense and offense, except when Pogba make some magical pass. So I think we need another top midfielder or at least a young one with big potential.
You wont get Neves for 50 mill or Wan_Bissaka for 20 mill
Just combine all the transfer money for Sanchooo! 
Yeah I totally agree with you,next priority is CM/DM after that
Midfield definitely needs sorting out with ideally a quality DM and a creative CM. This is more of a pressing issue than RB
Ndombele
Manolas
Wan Bisaka
Manolas
Wan Bisaka
I think so. Unsure about his defensive capabilities thus far but he can certainly attack.
i just think RB needs attention after we sort out RW CB and CM
I like this.
Go all out and spend 300m! We under invested last year so this year we need 3 big signings. Kante 100m if possible, sancho 100m and di lgit 100m ( assume thats his value). Right wing is absolute priority though. Lingard is not good enough.
How I wish we would go out and spend that kind of money
OP are spot on. This transfer strategy is the best we can have. I’ll go;
- Mega ~ CB Koulibaly around £100m
- Big-ish ~ Midfield Bruno Fernandes £50m-£60m
- Prospect ~ Winger Daniel James £15m
Longstaff
Wan Bissaka
Felix
Skinny Lukaku/Martial - - Rashford
---------------- Felix
Pogba ----------
-------- Fred --- Longstaff
Shaw - Lindelof - Rojo - AWB
------- DDG
Basically, improvr our defense and add an exceptional upgraded version of what Lingards role would be in the team
I also maintain that a not fat, trimmer Lukaku would be 10x the player he has been for us.
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Felix price means I switch him with Light. Add that Newcastle kid
Wan Bissaka
Felix
Skinny Lukaku/Martial - - Rashford
---------------- Felix
Pogba ----------
-------- Fred --- Longstaff
Shaw - Lindelof - Rojo
- AWB------- DDG
Basically, improvr our defense and add an exceptional upgraded version of what Lingards role would be in the team
I also maintain that a not fat, trimmer Lukaku would be 10x the player he has been for us.
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Felix price means I switch him with Light. Add that Newcastle kid
Jesus - How about in a month or two??
1/4 of an apple a day, that's some serious rationing.
James
Maguire
Sancho
Although I don't think we will have a mega signing.
Maguire
Sancho
Although I don't think we will have a mega signing.
100m - Sancho or Felix
50m - N'Dombele or Fernandes
20m - Alderweireld or Meunier
50m - N'Dombele or Fernandes
20m - Alderweireld or Meunier
De Ligt, Wanbassacka, James. Obviously we need a good 2 after that.
De Ligt
Bruno Fernandes
James
Bruno Fernandes
James
Sancho, fernandes, james
What we need is at least 2 players for each category:
De Ligt and Sancho
Fernandes and Neves
Meunier and James
De Ligt and Sancho
Fernandes and Neves
Meunier and James
We've been linked with about 30 players since the season ended and we only bought a 16 year old from Holland.
Ed keeps playing with our supporters and players are mentioned in droves but we don't manage to conclude anything with anyone.
This club has really been mismanaged for 6 years and maybe also a couple of years before that.
Ed keeps playing with our supporters and players are mentioned in droves but we don't manage to conclude anything with anyone.
This club has really been mismanaged for 6 years and maybe also a couple of years before that.
Do you genuinely believe that Ed Woodward is purposefully not signing players just to mess with fans? United are one of if not the biggest team in the world. Of course newspapers are going to link us to everyone and anyone! Transfer deals take a long time, too. It's not FIFA where you press 4 buttons and it's done.
I think we can forget about Sancho coming here.
James can play either side so I think that's the winger we will get.---- 15 million
CB-. forget Koulibaly,and Maguire. I would like Milenkovic or Dias----- 45 million
RB- Wan Bissaka too dear, so Meunier will most likely be the one---- 25 million
Midfield.- 2/3 depending on Pogba moving, 3 midfielders probably--- 180 million
We will also need a top striker when Lukaku moves on----------------- 75 million
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 340 Million
Lukaku sale------------- 60 Million
Pogba sale--------------130 million
De Gea sale------------ 60 million
Bailly and Rojo--------- 35 million
Matic sale-------------- 10 million
--------------------Total 295 million
Don't really know what we would pick up for others, or if we could get more for Pogba or pay less for Midfielders we bring in, but it would start the rebuild without a hefty cost.
James can play either side so I think that's the winger we will get.---- 15 million
CB-. forget Koulibaly,and Maguire. I would like Milenkovic or Dias----- 45 million
RB- Wan Bissaka too dear, so Meunier will most likely be the one---- 25 million
Midfield.- 2/3 depending on Pogba moving, 3 midfielders probably--- 180 million
We will also need a top striker when Lukaku moves on----------------- 75 million
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 340 Million
Lukaku sale------------- 60 Million
Pogba sale--------------130 million
De Gea sale------------ 60 million
Bailly and Rojo--------- 35 million
Matic sale-------------- 10 million
--------------------Total 295 million
Don't really know what we would pick up for others, or if we could get more for Pogba or pay less for Midfielders we bring in, but it would start the rebuild without a hefty cost.
Some clubs seem to be able to make the transfers happen some time in advance. Personally, I think it is a mixture of incompetence, lack of planning and wanting to spread the transfers out during the window to gain maximum media coverage. If we had all before preseason started, then the media would write less about us...