AkaAkuma
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Theres been a number of discussions on what 'the united way' is, the ethos of the club - one of the aspects of Fergusons reign was always being ahead of the chasing pack and not allowing the gap to be bridged. We've allowed ourselves to be caught and surpassed in a number of ways.
One of these would be buying the best within the league. Even if there isn't an obvious need for it, its possible to make room for these players within the squad if you have a long term transfer strategy. I would suggest Juventus as being a good example of this.
Of course you can argue hindsight, but I think these players despite the CAFs evaluation of them at the time of transfer would have been smart and logical transfers:
Stones, Maguire, Van Dijk, Robertson, Kante, Mahrez, Mane, Richarlison, Arnautovic
While Pickford, Barkley & Walker would have been problematic to find a space in the squad, I think with foresight we could have found a way to make it work.
Looking forward, are there any noticeable players within the league whom you would sign without too much of a thought.
One of these would be buying the best within the league. Even if there isn't an obvious need for it, its possible to make room for these players within the squad if you have a long term transfer strategy. I would suggest Juventus as being a good example of this.
Of course you can argue hindsight, but I think these players despite the CAFs evaluation of them at the time of transfer would have been smart and logical transfers:
Stones, Maguire, Van Dijk, Robertson, Kante, Mahrez, Mane, Richarlison, Arnautovic
While Pickford, Barkley & Walker would have been problematic to find a space in the squad, I think with foresight we could have found a way to make it work.
Looking forward, are there any noticeable players within the league whom you would sign without too much of a thought.