simonhch
Horrible boss
Obviously a disaster from top to bottom. Always worth some context though. For the 850 that has gone out, around 350 has come back in. That’s an average Net spend of around 38.5m per transfer window for the last 13 windows since Fergie left. Or 84m net per season. It enough to build a top quality side obviously. But it’s not as ridiculously lavish as has been made out. The amount of money isn’t so much the issue, it’s more the way it’s been spent. Lots of knee jerk signings and no continuity of overall strategy. Woodward is undeniably the common factor here.
The main thing Solskjær has gotten right thus far is the quality of recruitment. Moving out players who are either not good enough, heart isn’t in it, need a fresh challenge or don’t fit the playing style; at the right pace. The three players he’s brought in are absolute quality. And I think if he’s given another couple of windows, the squad will look a lot, lot better.
We don’t have any choice right now but to commit to giving him two entire seasons to oversee the squad redevelopment. Even if results are patchy. The improvement of Rashford, McTominay and Fred under his coaching has been superb.
If we could add any three high profile signings right now, Koulibaly, Eriksen, and Sancho would be transformative for us and give us that necessary blend of experience.
But I would be equally excited to see some of the worlds rising talents come here instead. I think Sancho is a statement signing and should remain top priority, but Konate at CB is a player I like a lot. Werner as a rotational cf with Martial, who seems injury prone, and Kai Havertz is potentially a generational talent at #10. Emre Can for rotational midfield depth is another I think would be a decent replacement for Matic. If we play with a 2 behind a 10, mobility is key. Which is why Fred and McTominay looks so good together.
If we can get Eriksen for 25M in January, it’s a no brainer. One area I trust Solskjær implicitly with is eye for talent and recruitment.
The main thing Solskjær has gotten right thus far is the quality of recruitment. Moving out players who are either not good enough, heart isn’t in it, need a fresh challenge or don’t fit the playing style; at the right pace. The three players he’s brought in are absolute quality. And I think if he’s given another couple of windows, the squad will look a lot, lot better.
We don’t have any choice right now but to commit to giving him two entire seasons to oversee the squad redevelopment. Even if results are patchy. The improvement of Rashford, McTominay and Fred under his coaching has been superb.
If we could add any three high profile signings right now, Koulibaly, Eriksen, and Sancho would be transformative for us and give us that necessary blend of experience.
But I would be equally excited to see some of the worlds rising talents come here instead. I think Sancho is a statement signing and should remain top priority, but Konate at CB is a player I like a lot. Werner as a rotational cf with Martial, who seems injury prone, and Kai Havertz is potentially a generational talent at #10. Emre Can for rotational midfield depth is another I think would be a decent replacement for Matic. If we play with a 2 behind a 10, mobility is key. Which is why Fred and McTominay looks so good together.
If we can get Eriksen for 25M in January, it’s a no brainer. One area I trust Solskjær implicitly with is eye for talent and recruitment.
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