Why not place a poll?
Above is our team with the 4 key positions that remain unsorted left empty and the hope that Pogba stays. Now we know that there's no way our board will buy Ole starting quality players in 4 different positions and that the budget is likely limited to one big signing, so which position do we plough the big fee into?
CB - Recently Maguire and Lindelof have been playing solidly but many of us feel we need a pacey, athletic CB to partner Maguire long term, of course Axel is still here and we are in talks with Bailly over a new contract. Depth in this position is fine but quality and reliability are question marks.
DM - Matic is past it and the McFred thing can't continue next season if the team is to progress, both are box to box workhorse's who are very mediocre on the ball, neither are holding midfielders that can anchor the team and give Pogba more attacking freedom in the double pivot.
RW - We have an exceptional young talent in Mason who is plying his trade out there as he matures but it's probably not seen as his long term position, and we've got Dan James who is the McFred of wingers and Amad who looks talented but is an unknown quantity.
Striker - it's looking like Cavani will leave and his fitness issues have meant we haven’t gotten much from the signing. That leaves us with Martial who has had a very poor season and Mason who is still learning to play #9 at senior level. The problem with this position is the lack of quality options to sign.
Could we get a poll @Damien @golden_blunder please.
Priority Signing: CB vs DM vs RW vs Striker
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I feel a CB is the most important position we need to fill, having someone who is quick across the ground and good in 1v1 situations will ensure we can play Pogba in midfield with Bruno ahead of him. With those two in the lineup more often than not, we can have Scott or Fred or even Matic, we do need an upgrade there, but it stops becoming a pressing need.
ST and RW now, even though we need both equally, I'd say ST if we're getting Halaand, otherwise either one can be prioritized.
So, in order of priority.
CB
ST RW
DM.
ST and RW now, even though we need both equally, I'd say ST if we're getting Halaand, otherwise either one can be prioritized.
So, in order of priority.
CB
ST RW
DM.
RW is the weakest link I'd say
the others are pressing but we have adequate solutions
but RW there is feckall there
We really need all three but that'll never happen
the others are pressing but we have adequate solutions
but RW there is feckall there
We really need all three but that'll never happen
That's hardly going to last though.
I reckon, as couple of posters above said, we need top class ST and RW which could hopefully be Haaland and Sancho. If there are no players of such quality available, next in line would be s CB.
It seems like people forgot our defensive struggles earlier this season and having that insecurity in defense where you always think you'd concede a goal rather than keep a clean sheet and hang on to a lead. We need security and less thrown away games during session.
I like the idea of Milenković, and while I don't know much about him (even though he's a fellow Serbian), according to some posters he seems to be pretty reliable at least in terms of fitness and health which is a great start. If he's as cheap as reported would be good addition alongside some stellar signing in attack.
Midfield is the last thing that needs fixing at the moment as we have some upcoming youth players, VDB who hasn't featured much and Matić who still can be half decent when used correctly. We need more creativity if anything and while Pogba is here we've got that.
Overall I think we've become pretty toothless compared to the last year and I don't see it improving without fresh faces in our attack so that's got to be addressed in the next window if we want to bite anything more than a 4th place trophy and CL group stage.
Will go with CDM but still absolutely stinks to high heaven that we are being forced to choose only one of four hugely key positions because of these scumbag yankee leeches that have absolutely ruined this club for the last 16 years, although I am wondering if maybe I should switch to RW as like many have said we have had nothing there for at least EIGHT years
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The point is It has lasted for most of the season. With a back line that cant play high because the starting cbs are slow and a midfielder robbed of creativity because we have to play 2 holding midfielders to protect it and whilst we lack a starting top right winger
Fair enough. Though I've said time and again they are wrong. This season our title push was killed by our defence leaking goals repeatedly at home. Because we couldn't use our most attacking set up at home vs most teams because our starting cb pair 9/10 times isn't good enough to operate behind one holding player.
Having a top class cf and a rw will never solve that problem
All our attack lacks is a right side as strong as our left side[/QUOTE]
RW - I think this is the biggest gaping hole in this team. We either have kids or mediocre players for this spot. A proper RW would give a balance to our attack which is lopsided in favour of the left.
DM/CM playmaker - Again, a position where genuine quality will have a transformative impact as players like Mctominay and Fred are poor at possession football.
CF/CB - these are the tricky ones for me. Our defence is decent but doesn't have brilliance. Between our centre backs we have the right ingredients but they each have too many flaws. So we do need to upgrade but I feel we can make do for awhile. Similarly, if Martial plays like he can we have pretty good CF options if Cavani stays again with a lack of someone top class. I think we could defer this one for another season.
I also think an attacking RB would add a lot.
Essentially I'm prioritising improving the buildup through CM and RW signings over defending /finishing. But much depends on the quality of player available for each position
DM/CM playmaker - Again, a position where genuine quality will have a transformative impact as players like Mctominay and Fred are poor at possession football.
CF/CB - these are the tricky ones for me. Our defence is decent but doesn't have brilliance. Between our centre backs we have the right ingredients but they each have too many flaws. So we do need to upgrade but I feel we can make do for awhile. Similarly, if Martial plays like he can we have pretty good CF options if Cavani stays again with a lack of someone top class. I think we could defer this one for another season.
I also think an attacking RB would add a lot.
Essentially I'm prioritising improving the buildup through CM and RW signings over defending /finishing. But much depends on the quality of player available for each position
Don't you think we could control and dominate games better and the lack of technical quality in midfield holds us back.
Currently our flaw is the lack of a quality RW, but if Haaland is available I would go all in on him, if Real or City snatch him, it is bye bye, we will never sign him.
We have plenty of options in the DM area, not the greatest, but unless we sell Pogba or VDB I don't think we should bring new players.
Our defense improved a lot, so I wouldn't say we need new CB's at this point.
So imo the order is Haaland-RW-DM-CB
We have plenty of options in the DM area, not the greatest, but unless we sell Pogba or VDB I don't think we should bring new players.
Our defense improved a lot, so I wouldn't say we need new CB's at this point.
So imo the order is Haaland-RW-DM-CB
CDM over CB for sure. But a pure CDM will not survive in two man midfield (this forum is obsessed with everybody contributing with goals and assists).
As for striker or winger, depends on who is available. If we can't get Haaland then I don't know who is worth going after. So I'd probably go for a winger.
Statistically I'd say it's very unlikely that Greenwood and Martial will have as shit season as this one.
As for striker or winger, depends on who is available. If we can't get Haaland then I don't know who is worth going after. So I'd probably go for a winger.
Statistically I'd say it's very unlikely that Greenwood and Martial will have as shit season as this one.
For me its RW and a DM. And that would be my priority even with players like Pogba, Matic, Mata or even Bailly leaving.
Of course that is if Ole can get the players he want, not third or fourth option.
RW. I believe we need someone that can serve our attacking players from the wing. Sometimes it looks like they even can't be arsed to get in place because they know the ball won't get there. I'm a bit worried that it doesn't help with an attacker before we have players that can serve the attacker. In our attack I see three players with to big ego when it comes to decisionmaking close to the goal. When they are in the flow its not a big deal, but when the flow just isn't there, it looks quite bad. Liverpool having the same problem at the moment. Would be great to get someone thats provide with assist.
DM. Someone specialist DM i believe would do wonders to our defence. To many times we get disoriented as fast as our CD take a step up to block or to help out in the attack. Both Maguire and Lindelöf are running forward with the ball a bit moore now then before. And I think its Ole's order to do so. But when it happens we get hit on the break and our opponents find space to easy. A DM would take responsibility others don't do. Or like today when AwB ore Shaw track in and insted opens up at the wing. In the attack we don't have the player that conducts and rule the game today. For me thats the new CDM. It would get both Pogba and especially Bruno in better position as well.
I could be wrong but I think Ole prefer to not sort out a position if its not the player he wants. Managers before him accepted the fifth chose and then complains how bad Man Utd did the job with buying players, as soon as they lost there job. With that guess in how Ole is thinking said, I think he prefer to buy the player he want, even if he would like to sort out another position first. And therefore I think it can be a strange summer with strange players coming in.
I think this is a good strategi and better in the longterm planing.
Of course that is if Ole can get the players he want, not third or fourth option.
RW. I believe we need someone that can serve our attacking players from the wing. Sometimes it looks like they even can't be arsed to get in place because they know the ball won't get there. I'm a bit worried that it doesn't help with an attacker before we have players that can serve the attacker. In our attack I see three players with to big ego when it comes to decisionmaking close to the goal. When they are in the flow its not a big deal, but when the flow just isn't there, it looks quite bad. Liverpool having the same problem at the moment. Would be great to get someone thats provide with assist.
DM. Someone specialist DM i believe would do wonders to our defence. To many times we get disoriented as fast as our CD take a step up to block or to help out in the attack. Both Maguire and Lindelöf are running forward with the ball a bit moore now then before. And I think its Ole's order to do so. But when it happens we get hit on the break and our opponents find space to easy. A DM would take responsibility others don't do. Or like today when AwB ore Shaw track in and insted opens up at the wing. In the attack we don't have the player that conducts and rule the game today. For me thats the new CDM. It would get both Pogba and especially Bruno in better position as well.
I could be wrong but I think Ole prefer to not sort out a position if its not the player he wants. Managers before him accepted the fifth chose and then complains how bad Man Utd did the job with buying players, as soon as they lost there job. With that guess in how Ole is thinking said, I think he prefer to buy the player he want, even if he would like to sort out another position first. And therefore I think it can be a strange summer with strange players coming in.
I think this is a good strategi and better in the longterm planing.
Imagine thinking we'll spend more than 50m net and actually have a chance in hell of signing Haaland. DM has to be most important because Matic looks finished, McTominay has never been and never will be a DM and Fred is a DM with poor positional sense and the passing range of a wooden legged pirate with two eyepatches.
It makes sense if Dortmund sell Sancho and don’t want to lose both in the same window as they have indicated. He will still be sold the following summer but for a higher fee than the current release clause. He choose Dortmund last year as it was a good fit for his development so why not spend a second year there.
Also Dortmund managed to get Sancho to sign extensions to his contract when he was also attracting interest from other clubs.
RW 1st
CDM 2nd
CB 3rd
ST 4th
If the objective is to have a balanced squad.
We don’t have any quality on the Right. CDM is only Matic who doesn’t play. We then have an imbalance in our centre back partnership which probably could just be fixed with a better commanding keeper.
Our striking options. Well Cavani leaving will mean we are low on numbers. But having a Haaland or Mbappe is just a cherry on top bonus. Martial, Rashford, Greenwood and Bruno have all proved than can score a shed load of goals. We just need to change our style of play.
CDM 2nd
CB 3rd
ST 4th
If the objective is to have a balanced squad.
We don’t have any quality on the Right. CDM is only Matic who doesn’t play. We then have an imbalance in our centre back partnership which probably could just be fixed with a better commanding keeper.
Our striking options. Well Cavani leaving will mean we are low on numbers. But having a Haaland or Mbappe is just a cherry on top bonus. Martial, Rashford, Greenwood and Bruno have all proved than can score a shed load of goals. We just need to change our style of play.
Sort of depends on how willing Solskjaer is to make Greenwood a regular #9 already. Because Cavani will leave and hasn't been reliably fit anyway, and Martial has this season proven once and for all that he can't be relied upon to do the work and score the goals in that position.
If Greenwood's ready, I'd say the order of priority is RW > DM > CF > CB
If he's not, it's CF > RW > DM > CB
Statistically, our defence has been pretty tight for two seasons. And right now it looks as good as it ever has under Ole. I'm not saying in an ideal world we couldn't do with another top option there to keep Lindelof honest, but it's nowhere near a big a flaw in the side as the lack of quality, fit specialist RW, CF and DM.
Some concrete scenarios:
1) We manage to get Haaland. Swallows our whole transfer budget. Garner comes into the squad as a DM option. We stick with Maguire, Lindelof, Bailly and Tuanzebe as CBs. Greenwood is first choice RW with Diallo getting starts and competing with him.
2) No Haaland, but we get Sancho. Swallows almost our whole transfer budget. Garner in as DM option. Stick with CBs as they are. Greenwood is starting #9. Try and keep Cavani if possible, or if not use player sales to fund a £30m ish solid journeyman CF, or find another Ighalo-type deal.
3) No Haaland or Sancho. Spread the money between at least two of the CF, RW and DM positions. Better to buy one quality player than three risks. Stick with CB options.
4) Regardless of any of the above, if Pogba leaves, buy Grealish. In my opinion irresponsible to let Pogba leave without bringing Grealish in. Bruno mustn't be the only player in the squad who can take single-handed responsibility for creating goals.
If Greenwood's ready, I'd say the order of priority is RW > DM > CF > CB
If he's not, it's CF > RW > DM > CB
Statistically, our defence has been pretty tight for two seasons. And right now it looks as good as it ever has under Ole. I'm not saying in an ideal world we couldn't do with another top option there to keep Lindelof honest, but it's nowhere near a big a flaw in the side as the lack of quality, fit specialist RW, CF and DM.
Some concrete scenarios:
1) We manage to get Haaland. Swallows our whole transfer budget. Garner comes into the squad as a DM option. We stick with Maguire, Lindelof, Bailly and Tuanzebe as CBs. Greenwood is first choice RW with Diallo getting starts and competing with him.
2) No Haaland, but we get Sancho. Swallows almost our whole transfer budget. Garner in as DM option. Stick with CBs as they are. Greenwood is starting #9. Try and keep Cavani if possible, or if not use player sales to fund a £30m ish solid journeyman CF, or find another Ighalo-type deal.
3) No Haaland or Sancho. Spread the money between at least two of the CF, RW and DM positions. Better to buy one quality player than three risks. Stick with CB options.
4) Regardless of any of the above, if Pogba leaves, buy Grealish. In my opinion irresponsible to let Pogba leave without bringing Grealish in. Bruno mustn't be the only player in the squad who can take single-handed responsibility for creating goals.
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1. I do think we could control games better. STRICTLY If we had a defence that could operate behind one defensive midfielder and a right wing that consistently stretched play as well as our left flank does.
2. We tend to "lack technical skill" in deep midfield because we have two players who can control midfield from deeper (namely Pogba, even more so
van de beek) often seated on the bench, or played on the flank because our center defence needs extra protection of two combative defensive oriented players.
Our strongest midfield line up should natuturally always have 2 playmakers in it. One next to the DM and the 10.
But as long as we have the kind of starting center defence we have. No amount of extra midfield purchases will enable us to play it. Because even if we bought a Deep lying play maker with defensive skill. Or an Ngolo Kante type We'd still have to play either Fred or Mctominay with them to protect the current cbs. They wouldn't be able to do it alone.
That's why I'd rather make our center defence so balanced it could literally play beyond the half way line or operate behind two Pogba's. Than add another midfielder.
Plus I'd also rather sort out the right flank, than add a striker. Because it would permanently give our midfield and current strikers more space to operate in, inside opponents halves.
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I would go for option 3 as at least it would give us an opportunity to maybe sign two players for the first XI and personally would feel better if Garner had another season on loan but maybe somewhere in the Premier League this time. My order of priority would have to be
RW
CDM
ST
CB
Like many have said in previous posts the problem is if we lose Pogba then that is a huge gap in terms of midfield creativity so then we would need to slot a CM into that list as well which for me would go between RW & CDM
RW by a long shot. We struggle to break down tight defences. It's what separates us from the likes of City and Bayern.
Then striker
Attacking RB
CAM like Buendia if Pogba leaves
Don't need a CDM we have two
Don't need a CB we have 50
Then striker
Attacking RB
CAM like Buendia if Pogba leaves
Don't need a CDM we have two
Don't need a CB we have 50
Has to be a striker. Our current options make it our weakest position in the 11 even more so than RW for me. A natural goalscorer would have made a big difference when you look at the great chances our forwards have missed this season
Lots of interesting opinions in here and like @croadyman says it's infuriating that Ole won't be backed for all positions because our succubus owners bleed their dividends out of the club unlike any of the other top teams. That's why I'd forget about a Striker as I just can't see us getting Haaland and I don't see Kane or Calvert-Lewin being anymore realistic. Relying on Greenwood and Martial is very risky but if we improved the supply line things could improve from both in terms of output.
For me a quality holding midfielder who defends well and release Pogba while also being good on the ball would be a huge boost,one of the biggest issues we have is that bar Pogba we have nobody in midfield who has any sort of passing range and McFred and Matic all move the ball too slowly which means by the time it reaches our forwards defensives have gotten into shape and there's no space.
After that I think RW and CB is a close one, with a quick, athletic CB we can play a higher line but a CDM might also be able to facilitate that to a degree, and if we are using Mason as a #9 then we basically have Amad and James for RW.
For me a quality holding midfielder who defends well and release Pogba while also being good on the ball would be a huge boost,one of the biggest issues we have is that bar Pogba we have nobody in midfield who has any sort of passing range and McFred and Matic all move the ball too slowly which means by the time it reaches our forwards defensives have gotten into shape and there's no space.
After that I think RW and CB is a close one, with a quick, athletic CB we can play a higher line but a CDM might also be able to facilitate that to a degree, and if we are using Mason as a #9 then we basically have Amad and James for RW.
We have 1 CDM and that's Matic who is finished, neither of McFred are CDM's, and we have 4 CB's with only 2 of them managing to stay fit consistently.
Yeah like you say it's far from ideal at all but if we could at least improve the supply line into our striker then just maybe that could give us that little bit more we need to win the games where we have dropped so many silly points this season,
You're right but the problem is we'll probably sign someone on similar level to Mctominay or Fred, or worse another did like Vdb. It's an area for the future for me since we have enough cover in midfield, at RW we have no one.
Unless we spot the next Casemiro for cheap I'd much rather a RW, and a another AM or attacking RB. We need to break down teams better.
If Pogba doesn’t leave (which I think is less likely than him leaving), we have to fix our attack. We have to improve either of RW or CF. It really depends on who we can sign as we have some options for either of those positions but those options are sub optimal.
If Pogba leaves, we have to sign a replacement.
For CB, similar to CF, I am not sure there are lot of achievable targets out there who will improve us in a material way.
If Pogba leaves, we have to sign a replacement.
For CB, similar to CF, I am not sure there are lot of achievable targets out there who will improve us in a material way.
Hopefully the club can see Midfield is as big a problem as any.
Ours is pathetic.
Pogba and Bruno are good enough to start week on week out.
The others should not be starters.
Our CBs are better than our CMS by far.
Ours is pathetic.
Pogba and Bruno are good enough to start week on week out.
The others should not be starters.
Our CBs are better than our CMS by far.
Can’t help but laugh when people argue that Declan bloody Rice is the answer to the midfield problems we’ve witnessed today.
We need a top forward (as I previously stated) but we urgently need a midfielder who can play a bit of football in there. It would make such a significant difference to our build up.
We need a top forward (as I previously stated) but we urgently need a midfielder who can play a bit of football in there. It would make such a significant difference to our build up.
On today's display so far a CDM looks a must. Someone such as Rice or Ndidi would be a vast improvement
Striker. Top quality striker. It's a must.
- Our strikers don't make enough runs in the box in my opinion. Or not the right ones. Yes, we have Cavani and not enough delivery from our players. But Cavani has his minuses. Martial's movement has been woeful in my view. That striker has to know how to sniff where to ball will fall and be there.
- Someone who can shoot from outside of the box and force the keeper to make a save.
- Hold the ball on the edge of the box and bring our wingers in play. Combine with full backs and drag out defenders.
- Score the easy ones - empty goal, one on one with the keeper, toe pokes. Shoot as soon as the clear cut chance arises. No silly hesitations and trying to overplay the ball.
- Know how to work a chance when facing away from goal. Turn and shoot.
- Commit to a 5 year deal.
I know a few of our players tick a few of the lines, but we need someone that has it all. Yes, Mason has a lot of potential, but it's too soon to put such pressure on him, being only 19. Mason needs healthy competition to improve and learn and give the coaches selection headaches.
Next is RW. With the current depth at midfield and the lack of threat we are posing from the right it's something we have to address.
- Beat a man and whip a ball in or dink a cross at the far post
- Have accurate early delivery.
- Cut inside and score.
And then I'll think about CDM and CB. Out of the two an upgrade on Fred to play next to Pogba is more needed.
- Someone to read danger like Matic
- Have the energy of Fred
- Good on the ball
And at last invest in CB.
We can't do it all in one window. If we want the premium quality, want the right player and pay a fair price - we could only look at 3 players in 2 summer windows.
If ST and RW are brought in next season we should be able to get right behind City.
- Our strikers don't make enough runs in the box in my opinion. Or not the right ones. Yes, we have Cavani and not enough delivery from our players. But Cavani has his minuses. Martial's movement has been woeful in my view. That striker has to know how to sniff where to ball will fall and be there.
- Someone who can shoot from outside of the box and force the keeper to make a save.
- Hold the ball on the edge of the box and bring our wingers in play. Combine with full backs and drag out defenders.
- Score the easy ones - empty goal, one on one with the keeper, toe pokes. Shoot as soon as the clear cut chance arises. No silly hesitations and trying to overplay the ball.
- Know how to work a chance when facing away from goal. Turn and shoot.
- Commit to a 5 year deal.
I know a few of our players tick a few of the lines, but we need someone that has it all. Yes, Mason has a lot of potential, but it's too soon to put such pressure on him, being only 19. Mason needs healthy competition to improve and learn and give the coaches selection headaches.
Next is RW. With the current depth at midfield and the lack of threat we are posing from the right it's something we have to address.
- Beat a man and whip a ball in or dink a cross at the far post
- Have accurate early delivery.
- Cut inside and score.
And then I'll think about CDM and CB. Out of the two an upgrade on Fred to play next to Pogba is more needed.
- Someone to read danger like Matic
- Have the energy of Fred
- Good on the ball
And at last invest in CB.
We can't do it all in one window. If we want the premium quality, want the right player and pay a fair price - we could only look at 3 players in 2 summer windows.
If ST and RW are brought in next season we should be able to get right behind City.
Are there any top strikers out there other than Haaland? Proper dearth of them at the moment it seems.
Striker, CDM and RW In that order. CB would be nice but i guess we don´t have a budget for that. I would be happy if we get 2/3 from first three this summer. If Pogba goes, then maybe 3/3. But it will be difficult summer again. Quiet start, then OGS says how he is happy with the players he have and lets see if we can get any players in... Blaah. Couple of signings and that´s it. Hopefully at least one big name.
The CM, it's the reason we can't control teams and outplayed for large portions of the game. The right signing can add the balance we need rather than the amateur McFred pairing.
Probably need better in all positions except Shaw and Bruno positions.
CDM for sure, it's the anchor of the team. Someone who has bad first touch and can't handle opposition pressure should not be starting as CDM, because it creates huge pressure to other players and huge opportunity for the opposition
That's the whole fecking spine of the team. And honestly they are all equally needed. Maybe not CB, at least we have half decent, even if they can obviously be improved on.
Seriously we don't have a RW, a striker and a DM. We need all 3. No doubt about it.
Good luck with our owners.
Seriously we don't have a RW, a striker and a DM. We need all 3. No doubt about it.
Good luck with our owners.
Spot on, except I choose Henderson before DDG with good margin.
Above is our team with the 4 key positions that remain unsorted left empty and the hope that Pogba stays. Now we know that there's no way our board will buy Ole starting quality players in 4 different positions and that the budget is likely limited to one big signing, so which position do we plough the big fee into?
CB - Recently Maguire and Lindelof have been playing solidly but many of us feel we need a pacey, athletic CB to partner Maguire long term, of course Axel is still here and we are in talks with Bailly over a new contract. Depth in this position is fine but quality and reliability are question marks.
DM - Matic is past it and the McFred thing can't continue next season if the team is to progress, both are box to box workhorse's who are very mediocre on the ball, neither are holding midfielders that can anchor the team and give Pogba more attacking freedom in the double pivot.
RW - We have an exceptional young talent in Mason who is plying his trade out there as he matures but it's probably not seen as his long term position, and we've got Dan James who is the McFred of wingers and Amad who looks talented but is an unknown quantity.
Striker - it's looking like Cavani will leave and his fitness issues have meant we haven’t gotten much from the signing. That leaves us with Martial who has had a very poor season and Mason who is still learning to play #9 at senior level. The problem with this position is the lack of quality options to sign.
Could we get a poll @Damien @golden_blunder please.
The players in your setup are competitive for the title.
We will not be able to fill all the gaps this year, and I’m also afraid Pogba is on his way out.
Hopefully Diallo is able to fill our gap on the RW, because right now I think a new DM and Striker is much more critical, even compared with the CD position.
Striker is no1. Rw is no2. They are must sign.
Quality dmc strong on the ball would be third. Attacking right back 4th.
We don't need central defender.
Quality dmc strong on the ball would be third. Attacking right back 4th.
We don't need central defender.
I'm not sure who it should be but I think getting a technically sound defensive midfielder is crucial if we want to control games better as well as protect our defence more effective. If Haaland is attainable then I think he automatically goes top of the list, but assuming he's not then I'd leave the striker slot lower down the pecking order.
My preference in order would be; DM, RW, ST, RB, CB.
If Pogba leaves then replacing him because a big priority, ahead of a striker too in my opinion.
Assuming we sell Dalot, I think we need someone to compete/rotate with AWB too ahead of a CB. I don't particularly rate any of Maguire, Lindelof or Bailly, but I think they're competent enough, that if protected more effectively in the midfield, the defence will be more solid than by just replacing Lindelof with someone like Kounde.
My preference in order would be; DM, RW, ST, RB, CB.
If Pogba leaves then replacing him because a big priority, ahead of a striker too in my opinion.
Assuming we sell Dalot, I think we need someone to compete/rotate with AWB too ahead of a CB. I don't particularly rate any of Maguire, Lindelof or Bailly, but I think they're competent enough, that if protected more effectively in the midfield, the defence will be more solid than by just replacing Lindelof with someone like Kounde.
Depends on the quality of players available for respective positions but all things being equal our team would be massively better if we had a upgrade in
RW followed by
DM
CB and
ST
That said if I had to choose two among Ndidi, Sancho, Haaland and Kounde, call me greedy but I’ll take the first two in a heartbeat.
RW followed by
DM
CB and
ST
That said if I had to choose two among Ndidi, Sancho, Haaland and Kounde, call me greedy but I’ll take the first two in a heartbeat.
We just have to look at the table. We have the worst defence of the top six. Scoring goals isn't the issue.
If given the choice of buying only one player, a CB for me. One who can dominate set plays, allow us to play a high line consistently.
If given the choice of buying only one player, a CB for me. One who can dominate set plays, allow us to play a high line consistently.
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It's tough to pick just one, as, ideally, we need to strengthen in all those areas. But for me, the order is DM, Striker, CB, RW.
We definitely need a quality DM and, if we got one, it would help out our already decent CB options without having to add a new CB (which, ideally, we would as well).
In attack, we've got options for the wide areas - Rashford, Greenwood, Martial, James, Amad, Pellistri, Shoretire, etc. And that would be a decent bunch fighting for those positions, as well as some of them providing cover in the #9 role, so long as as can add a top quality central striker as first choice. Again, ideally, given the youthful nature of most of those listed wide players, we'd add one more experienced RW as first choice, but it's not as big a priority as a goalscoring #9.
So, again, for me the first priorities are DM and central striker.
We definitely need a quality DM and, if we got one, it would help out our already decent CB options without having to add a new CB (which, ideally, we would as well).
In attack, we've got options for the wide areas - Rashford, Greenwood, Martial, James, Amad, Pellistri, Shoretire, etc. And that would be a decent bunch fighting for those positions, as well as some of them providing cover in the #9 role, so long as as can add a top quality central striker as first choice. Again, ideally, given the youthful nature of most of those listed wide players, we'd add one more experienced RW as first choice, but it's not as big a priority as a goalscoring #9.
So, again, for me the first priorities are DM and central striker.