Neves isn’t a DM is he?
Luckhurst: United prepared to move for a holding midfielder in January
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Harry Kane is the only one fit this "significant" signing level.
I agree. I'm more concerned about his inability to defend the back post from crosses. His positioning and aerial ability needs a lot of work. Going forward I think he's improved, he just needs to have a bit more confidence in his own ability and be more decisive on the ball. His ball retention is decent and he's still very young, he will improve every season. I can't imagine he'll be displaced by Trippier, but we should've moved mountains for Hakimi - he'd have completely transformed our side.
AWB is quite a bit better than your post makes him sound.
If we buy Trippier he will compete with AWB for RB. He will get at least some starts and over a season may possibly play more games than AWB but, personally, I doubt it. AWB played well going forward toward the end of last season; a push from a quality competitor for his place will only spur him on.
Still, though, Trippier would be a great addition to the squad, would contribute plenty and also can cover LB. If we can afford to get him, we should, I think.
The Caf has made up on it’s own that we’re in for Neves.
Haaland! Here we go!
We're bumping JLingz to 250k/week, 5 year contract.
I think you're already having a fantastic summer as is
The two remaining areas to strengthen are obviously RB and CM and I'll be happy with either being addressed.
Provided it's a player of sufficient quality - and the likes of Trippier, Neves, Camavinga, Saul, Goretzka, etc, would qualify as that - then I'll be delighted and it's been an absolutely great window.
Next summer would then be about addressing the other position, and going big with the Cavani, and possibly Pogba, replacement.
Provided it's a player of sufficient quality - and the likes of Trippier, Neves, Camavinga, Saul, Goretzka, etc, would qualify as that - then I'll be delighted and it's been an absolutely great window.
Next summer would then be about addressing the other position, and going big with the Cavani, and possibly Pogba, replacement.
It’s Lingard signing a new extension to his current deal..nothing to see here folks
Agree, but do you not think the reason AWB's positioning may have been a bit off is because he was covering Lindelof who's not been the best in the air?
I think having Varane instead plus Sancho will make a huge difference to AWB's play in both defence and attack. Not sure if Tripper is needed.Especially with Laird coming through. Prefer the money to be spent on a CDM.
is top 4 really our ambition this season? We finished runners up last season and have spent over 100 million in transfers this summer, surely we’re expecting more than that?
we should be looking for more than a midfield which is suitable for a top 4 finish, we should be trying to sign someone who can push us to a serious title challenge.
Is/has anyone been able to confirm what constitutes as a "significant signing"???
I wouldn't count Camavinga or Trippier as significant. One 31 year old backup RB and an 18 year old unproven Ligue 1 player.
Frenkie De Jong would be awesome. Also get Barcelona close to the €100mil they need to find (transfer fee + wages removed from the books).
That would be a significant signing ( i can only wish).
That would be a significant signing ( i can only wish).
Mbappe as backup to Rashford
plot twist the 'signing' is actually two players
I'd count all the ones being suggested on the thread as qualifying for 'significant signings' as I assume the rather broad term is being used for a first team signing - squad or starter - for a decent fee (so not someone like Heaton or Grant).
We've made our two 'big' signings for the summer in Sancho and Varane. 'Significant' in this context just means another signing for the first team squad - akin to the likes of Alex Telles, VDB. It's not going to be another signing of the Sancho and Varane level.
Trippier is a current English International and a regular from the current La Liga champions - he has to count as a 'significant' / relevant signing for the first team squad.
I guess Camavinga is the one that's most debatable because it depends on if he's a signing for this season - in which case he counts as significant - or a signing for the future similar to Amad and Pellistri. I think he'd probably be in and around the first team squad this season if he joined so I'd count him as 'significant' as well. But less so than some of the more experienced midfielders being suggested who are closer to their prime.
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A back-up right back is not a major signing. Luckhurst is talking out of his arse, in my opinion, or just peddling propaganda for the Glazers once again. He was claiming we were still negotiating with Varane a day or two before he was officially announced as our player when it was patently clear it was about agreeing the fee with Madrid.
Luckhurst embodies the entitlement and delusion of some of these journalists that think that because they work for some rag with more flashy ads on their site than a dodgy Nigerian site that promises a shortcut to unlimited riches, he's somehow smarter and greater than fans. And then goes and blocks anyone who interferes with his little fantasy. Genuinely one of those people I'd love to meet live just so I can ruffle his pathetic feathers with my unrefined opinion.
Luckhurst embodies the entitlement and delusion of some of these journalists that think that because they work for some rag with more flashy ads on their site than a dodgy Nigerian site that promises a shortcut to unlimited riches, he's somehow smarter and greater than fans. And then goes and blocks anyone who interferes with his little fantasy. Genuinely one of those people I'd love to meet live just so I can ruffle his pathetic feathers with my unrefined opinion.
I think we should play Trippier as our CDM
Tom Huddlestone
Is that the missus or the kids?
If we are going to get a fullback then we should go for Aarons as Trippier is too old for that price.
I still think Dalot is still worth another season and maybe alongside Varane he would improve defensively.
I still think Dalot is still worth another season and maybe alongside Varane he would improve defensively.
He is a quality player and I would take him in a heartbeat
City literally has two starting XI’s and just dropped 100 million as if it was nothing. The idea we should be favorites or that we should be disappointed if we don’t win the league this year is ridiculous. We’re much closer to filling out the team, but this is an age of super teams.
This isn’t like the old days where you could literally have 3 bang average players in your starting XI and win the league.To compete against the PSG’s, City’s, and Chelsea’s you need to have a complete roster AND depth. Winning the league would be great, but to expect it currently is wrong
A midfielder, please, we don't need another RB
Come-on guys we probably won’t even need a midfielder because of van der beek… he could end up being much better than anybody we buy.
The only player we need rn is a midfielder. I hope it's someone solid to displace McTominay. I really rate Fred highly 
Pogba signing the contract will be the significant signing
They need at least a DM can still get by with a full back. They’ve done well this window so will be interesting if this is true.
He isn't a defensive midfielder. Now that Matic's legs are gone we don't have an actual DM in the whole squad - instead shoehorning other players into that position.
Jones as the new fitness and strength coach 
Ruben Neves
OK, if its just one more major signing then its obviously Trippier. Clearly Pogba isnt going anywhere this summer with the way things have panned out, especially since PSG just signed a marquee player this window on massive wages, so signing a new midfielder probably became less of a priority. Most of the midfield links havent felt like there was much to them anyway and they were frequently touted with the caveat 'if Pogba leaves' which seems to not be the case. People are saying Trippier doesnt feel like a 'significant' signing, but if he isnt how is 18 year old Camavinga who would probably start off deputising for Fred? Or Saul who, unlike Trippier, isnt a regular first choice at Athletico?
Id love it but the links are so insubstantial.
It'll be Trippier. We are bad against low block and Trippier's ability to hit first time/touch pass & cross will be good solution for part of the lowblock problem.
Please be Neves. Trippier for what exactly...
Trippier would be a squad player. You'd never describe that as a significant signing.