The left-winger market…

[Rozay]

Personally, I’d like to see Dorgu at left-back. Even Amorim who hated wingers kept saying we needed a right-footed player who could play on the left-wing.

My personal choices would be Ndiaye or Yildiz. I don’t think we need a centre-forward with Sesko and Mbeumo as options there. Mbeumo and Amad are the type of players where you wouldn’t want one consigned to the bench. Mbeumo doubling up as a striker means that there’s a good chance both will be in the XI in many games. And where one of them is unavailable - the other is the default RW player, with Lacey then moving up to be the backup there. If Sesko is injured then Mbeumo starts centrally by default, with Amad and Lacey on the right.

 

[Zumbi]

Personally, I’d like to see Dorgu at left-back. Even Amorim who hated wingers kept saying we needed a right-footed player who could play on the left-wing.

My personal choices would be Ndiaye or Yildiz. I don’t think we need a centre-forward with Sesko and Mbeumo as options there. Mbeumo and Amad are the type of players where you wouldn’t want one consigned to the bench. Mbeumo doubling up as a striker means that there’s a good chance both will be in the XI in many games. And where one of them is unavailable - the other is the default RW player, with Lacey then moving up to be the backup there. If Sesko is injured then Mbeumo starts centrally by default, with Amad and Lacey on the right.

Yeah I think I agree with all of this.

 

[bosnian_red]

Mbeumo and Cunha start in their actual positions, though. They can fill in, but you need two players for each position and I think we both know that we can't count on Zirkzee.

And what is their actual position for you? Amad is the right wing. That means Mbeumo, Sesko and Cunha split between LW and CF. Obviously there's versatility there and people move around, but CF is well stocked as we have 3 players who fit in more at CF than they do anywhere else right now. 3 quality players too. A proper winger like Amad but for the left gives the squad so much versatility and balance and depth, which is what you want.

 

[Rozay]

It may make sense for a younger/developmental player on the left. If Cunha is to be primarily a LW option, then any additional player may be firmly second choice? Maybe options like Fofana or Nusa can also be considered.

I do like Ndiaye though, he seems a typical City signing to me, like Mahrez or even Adam Johnson before… well, you know what. Not sure if Diomande is as good as they say, but I don’t much like the 100m euros tag floating around. The club may also have half an eye on Gabriel in the next couple of years and may not want to do that sort of deal.

 

[RedKnight88]

It may make sense for a younger/developmental player on the left. If Cunha is to be primarily a LW option, then any additional player may be firmly second choice? Maybe options like Fofana or Nusa can also be considered.

I do like Ndiaye though, he seems a typical City signing to me, like Mahrez or even Adam Johnson before… well, you know what. Not sure if Diomande is as good as they say, but I don’t much like the 100m euros tag floating around. The club may also have half an eye on Gabriel in the next couple of years and may not want to do that sort of deal.

Everton will be asking for Jarrod Branthwaite prices for Ndiaye, not sure he is worth that. for 60 million or so , he would be good though.

 

[HankHill]

And what is their actual position for you? Amad is the right wing. That means Mbeumo, Sesko and Cunha split between LW and CF. Obviously there's versatility there and people move around, but CF is well stocked as we have 3 players who fit in more at CF than they do anywhere else right now. 3 quality players too. A proper winger like Amad but for the left gives the squad so much versatility and balance and depth, which is what you want.

I prefer Mbeumo on the right. Cunha is better as a ten but Bruno isn't giving that position up, so he plays on the left.

Cunha is average up front, Mbeumo is better, but still clearly a right sided attacker.

I'd love an Amad type for the left, definitely.

We also need someone to challenge Sesko directly, probably someone a little more experienced rather than another youngster.

 

[Rozay]

I prefer Mbeumo on the right. Cunha is better as a ten but Bruno isn't giving that position up, so he plays on the left.

Cunha is average up front, Mbeumo is better, but still clearly a right sided attacker.

I'd love an Amad type for the left, definitely.

We also need someone to challenge Sesko directly, probably someone a little more experienced rather than another youngster.

I don’t see how it’s a priority to buy someone to challenge a player who is currently being kept out of the team. He clearly has competition for his place!

 

[HankHill]

I don’t see how it’s a priority to buy someone to challenge a player who is currently being kept out of the team. He clearly has competition for his place!

Mbeumo gets injured and we have no alternative to Sesko or Amad.

It's poor squad building in a period where the top teams have ridiculous depth.

 

[davidmichael]

We don’t know what we need until either Wilcox as DOF decides on a footballing identity and club set up for us to play long term or we know who the next full time coach will be, I like to think that the club will be looking at playing 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 short and long term so players to fit that system.

If I was choosing then I would see two top class midfielders and a high potential left back are the three priority signings needed so Anderson plus one of Baleba, Kone, Bouaddi etc then Nathaniel Brown at Frankfurt.

I don’t see right back as a problem area as Mazraoui is top class as a right back and Dalot is acceptable as a back up whilst we’re fully stocked at centre back with De Ligt, Yoro, Martinez, Maguire, Heaven and Fredicson for just two spots.

We’ve got Bruno, Mount and Cunha for the 10 role whilst we’ve got Amad, Mbeumo and Lacey on the right then on the left we’ve got Cunha and Dorgu who I see as a Quinton Fortune type who’s dependable at either left wing or left back but won’t ever be first choice at either.

Someone like Nick Pope on a free or Sam Johnstone once Wolves go down would be a great choice as an experienced back up to Lammens and I wouldn’t be against Welbeck on a free as an experienced back up player for up top.

So for me it’s two top class midfielders and a high potential left back as priority signings followed by a high potential left sided attacker, an experienced back up keeper and an experienced back up forward so six signings for a perfectly balanced squad with a good mix of youth and experience.

 

[Rozay]

Mbeumo gets injured and we have no alternative to Sesko or Amad.

It's poor squad building in a period where the top teams have ridiculous depth.

And if Mbeumo doesn’t get injured, what happens to Sesko? Are we working on the assumption that he will be starting at centre forward weekly then? Because if he need’s Mbeumo to be injured to play, then he is literally Mbeumo’s competition. What you are proposing is that he is challenged for the right to be Mbeumo’s competition.

What you are suggesting is fine if Sesko is seen as the de-facto centre forward, but currently, that doesn’t seem to be the case anyway.

 

[HankHill]

And if Mbeumo doesn’t get injured, what happens to Sesko? Are we working on the assumption that he will be starting at centre forward weekly then? Because if he need’s Mbeumo to be injured to play, then he is literally Mbeumo’s competition. What you are proposing is that he is challenged for the right to be Mbeumo’s competition.

What you are suggesting is fine if Sesko is seen as the de-facto centre forward, but currently, that doesn’t seem to be the case anyway.

You can't build squads on the premise that no one gets injured.

Sesko had just started scoring before Carrick's arrival and I think it is fair to say we bought him as our starting striker.

It's less about the specific players, for me, we need two players for each position like Arsenal have, like City have.

 

[Rozay]

You can't build squads on the premise that no one gets injured.

Sesko had just started scoring before Carrick's arrival and I think it is fair to say we bought him as our starting striker.

It's less about the specific players, for me, we need two players for each position like Arsenal have, like City have.

I’m not. We are covered in the event of injury. You are talking about cover to cover the cover in the event of injury. Because in your hypothetical scenario of Mbeumo getting injured, my proposal would simply be to play Sesko centrally and Amad right. Those are good options. You’re basically asking what happens if, after Mbeumo gets injured - one of those who come in gets injured too?

You also can’t build a squad on the premise of everyone getting injured and just keep buying ‘in case’ players. We have a young RW who is breaking into the squad, and I don’t see it as too much for him to be backup to the backup. If Mbeumo is injured, Amad and Lacey can play right, Sesko and Cunha can play centrally.

I think a more relevant question is what happens if Cunha gets injured. We have a player who has started 2 games at LW, but has primarily played other positions throughout. He’s also an option in a player where we also have only one natural option in the squad (discounting Malacia, who obviously isn’t an option). We have one left-winger (who isn’t really a winger anyway), and 2 right wingers in the squad. We have one natural centre forward, but two option that can play there to a good standard as secondary positions.

 

[Rossa]

I agree with @Rozay - we shouldn't dismiss a LW just because we need midfielders, as we do. Another point I think, for me personally is that we need players that entertain - a speedster with the ability to go past players is something we need in the squad. Next year when we are in the CL, we need more quality players all over the pitch.

 

[ThinkTank@Cafe]

So many question marks at this moment.

1. What is Dorgu position long term? He is fast, has a good movement (to receive ball), can naturally cross (needs improvement but left foot is helpful), can be a goal theeat (because of speed and movement) PLUS - can defend and press. I like this combo. He is also just 21. Also, he is twice player as a winger compared to as a LB (so far).

2. Will Carrick stay? I believe he will because he is going to get results. It is just my opinion from what have seen in 2 games. So, please dont hate.

3. We need a rotation slot for Cunha who can be a starter vs low block (obvious reasons).

4. Is another LW a luxury or a pressing need at this stage compared to other areas.

5. we still have Rashford and Sancho on our books whether we like it or not. Just a fact we have to take into consideration.

My verdict: LW is not the same level of priority (and certainty) as CM (Casemiro leaving). We have only Mainoo and Ugarte as pure MF.

 

[AkaAkuma]

El Mala is another name in the cheaper bracket. He has that directness in the United tradition.
Also Nathaniel Brown would allow Dorgu to remain as LW if we choose that option.

I would also like to see Amad tried on the left to see what he can bring.
His numbers are low this year, so despite him looking made for the right, id expect mbeumo to be ahead of him there.

But of all the apparent options Id say Ndiaye, but it might take a 70m fee. Id guess Mbeumo is a precedent.
I would add that his highlights suggesting a weak shooter.

 

[Rozay]

El Mala is another name in the cheaper bracket. He has that directness in the United tradition.
Also Nathaniel Brown would allow Dorgu to remain as LW if we choose that option.

I would also like to see Amad tried on the left to see what he can bring.
His numbers are low this year, so despite him looking made for the right, id expect mbeumo to be ahead of him there.

But of all the apparent options Id say Ndiaye, but it might take a 70m fee. Id guess Mbeumo is a precedent.
I would add that his highlights suggesting a weak shooter.

He hasn’t put up huge numbers this season, but I’m sure he got at least 10 last season and was a real goal threat. In theory, he should be ready to go up a level at a stronger team.

I think Amad also brings a lot of intangibles to the team besides numbers, and he’s only stopped being a wingback 2 games ago anyway. He’s absolutely vital to our weaponry and is the best dribbler we have by far.

 

[davidmichael]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...hford-spanish-lessons-fishing-padel-barcelona

Don’t know where The Telegraph are on tier lists on here but they’re reporting Rashford coming back if Carrick stays on as Carrick wants him in the squad which in theory covers both the left sided forward and striker roles although a squad player on that wage is problematic.

 

[CM]

I’m not. We are covered in the event of injury. You are talking about cover to cover the cover in the event of injury. Because in your hypothetical scenario of Mbeumo getting injured, my proposal would simply be to play Sesko centrally and Amad right. Those are good options. You’re basically asking what happens if, after Mbeumo gets injured - one of those who come in gets injured too?

You also can’t build a squad on the premise of everyone getting injured and just keep buying ‘in case’ players. We have a young RW who is breaking into the squad, and I don’t see it as too much for him to be backup to the backup. If Mbeumo is injured, Amad and Lacey can play right, Sesko and Cunha can play centrally.

I think a more relevant question is what happens if Cunha gets injured. We have a player who has started 2 games at LW, but has primarily played other positions throughout. He’s also an option in a player where we also have only one natural option in the squad (discounting Malacia, who obviously isn’t an option). We have one left-winger (who isn’t really a winger anyway), and 2 right wingers in the squad. We have one natural centre forward, but two option that can play there to a good standard as secondary positions.

Agree with all of this. Lacey looks talented enough to play a role in the event of injuries.

If we must sign a striker, a Welbeck type on a free makes most sense as we shouldn't need someone to come in and play loads of games with Mbeumo, Sesko and Cunha all options up front. Nor should it require us to spend much on that position.

I'd be concerned what happens with our left wing if Cunha gets an injury or has a dip in form.

 

[AkaAkuma]

He hasn’t put up huge numbers this season, but I’m sure he got at least 10 last season and was a real goal threat. In theory, he should be ready to go up a level at a stronger team.

I think Amad also brings a lot of intangibles to the team besides numbers, and he’s only stopped being a wingback 2 games ago anyway. He’s absolutely vital to our weaponry and is the best dribbler we have by far.

I understand that and agree,
I just think its worth trying him on the left. His basic trickery should be functional on both sides.
We’d potentially lose some goals, but maybe he can cross more. Who knows.
He’s filled that role for the ivory coast as Diomande has been preferred on the right.

 

[Invictus]

Yan Diomande - We've seen a lot come from Bundesliga and look mediocre at best, i consider him a risk, for the price they'd want from him.

Is this necessarily true though, at least in comparison with other leagues?

Not much needs to be said about the Håland transfer obviously, Ekitiké is doing quite well and is currently the 3rd highest scorer in the Premier League, Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's better players since his signing, van de Ven and Gvardiol are among the better defenders in the Premier League, Mateta has proven to be good value for money at £15 million-ish, and so forth. Every league has its share of successful exports and not-so-successful exports, we just need to zero in on the right players.

Diomandé would be a risky signing due to his youth, limited body of work in the highest levels of club football and the possibility of him being quite expensive. But he has a lot to offer.

• As it stands, our attack has experienced professionals like Bruno, Mbeumo and Cunha. In that context, youth can also be a reward. He could be among their successors in due time, and a standard bearer for the long haul.
• One would be hard pressed to cite wide forwards or wingers who are more dynamic than him in present-day football, and dynamism alone can be a game-breaking characteristic. He's extraordinary in that respect.
• One would also be hard pressed to cite wide forward or wing talents who offer a more comprehensive toolkit in present-day football. If he develops as envisaged (decision-making and technique allied with athleticism and workrate), not much would separate him from the established elite of wide playmakers.
• He can operate at a good level on either flank. We have plenty of depth on the right flank with Mbeumo, Diallo and Lacey, but if we sign him, it could be a bit of a bonus in the years to come (especially if Gabriel turns out to be as good as expected and makes a genuine claim for the left flank).
• Manchester United is synonymous with dribbling, and excitement, and having the beating of opposition defenders in wide areas. Best, Giggs, Kanchelskis, Cristiano, Nani were exciting and routinely had the beating of opposition defenders in wide areas. Diomandé is proving to be one of the better dribblers in club football right now and also has the most dribbles in the Bundesliga this term...

P.S., Quite like Yıldız too. Would not mind the signing, even though, as of writing this, I have a slight preference for Diomandé. Ooh, Yıldız can play as a No. 10 as well. Perhaps we could sign him with that role in mind, this summer or in subsequent windows.

 

[AkaAkuma]

Is this necessarily true though, at least in comparison with other leagues?

Not much needs to be said about the Håland transfer obviously, Ekitiké is doing quite well and is currently the 3rd highest scorer in the Premier League, Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's better players since his signing, van de Ven and Gvardiol are among the better defenders in the Premier League, Mateta has proven to be good value for money at £15 million-ish, and so forth. Every league has its share of successful exports and not-so-successful exports, we just need to zero in on the right players.

Diomandé would be a risky signing due to his youth, limited body of work in the highest levels of club football and the possibility of him being quite expensive. But he has a lot to offer.

• As it stands, our attack has experienced professionals like Bruno, Mbeumo and Cunha. In that context, youth can also be a reward. He could be among their successors in due time, and a standard bearer for the long haul.
• One would be hard pressed to cite wide forwards or wingers who are more dynamic than him in present-day football, and dynamism alone can be a game-breaking characteristic. He's extraordinary in that respect.
• One would also be hard pressed to cite wide forward or wing talents who offer a more comprehensive toolkit in present-day football. If he develops as envisaged (decision-making and technique allied with athleticism and workrate), not much would separate him from the established elite of wide playmakers.
• He can operate at a good level on either flank. We have plenty of depth on the right flank with Mbeumo, Diallo and Lacey, but if we sign him, it could be a bit of a bonus in the years to come (especially if Gabriel turns out to be as good as expected and makes a genuine claim for the left flank).
• Manchester United is synonymous with dribbling, and excitement, and having the beating of opposition defenders in wide areas. Best, Giggs, Kanchelskis, Cristiano, Nani were exciting and routinely had the beating of opposition defenders in wide areas. Diomandé is proving to be one of the better dribblers in club football right now and also has the most dribbles in the Bundesliga this term...

P.S., Quite like Yıldız too. Would not mind the signing, even though, as of writing this, I have a slight preference for Diomandé. Ooh, Yıldız can play as a No. 10 as well. Perhaps we could sign him with that role in mind, this summer or in subsequent windows.

How good is Yildiz?
From his highlights I just see efficiency and potentially his size dominating a weak Serie A.
I dont see speed or trickery.

To me , he seems to be hyped in the same vein as Vlahovic was.

 

[goldenboy]

My personal choices would be Ndiaye or Yildiz.

But of all the apparent options Id say Ndiaye, but it might take a 70m fee. Id guess Mbeumo is a precedent.
I would add that his highlights suggesting a weak shooter.

If the answer is Ndiaye then I'd rather keep the money.

He's only scored 4 goals in 1530 minutes this season. That's simply not up to standard. Your LW/wide-forwards nowadays should be an elite goal-scoring threat.

Mbeumo and Cunha signed off the back of 20 and 15 goals scored in the PL. Semenyo has scored 10 goals already this season. United in order to maintain a higher standard need players who can either match that output, or at least have the clear elite potential to get there. Ndiaye at 25 already does not look quite at that level.

He hasn’t put up huge numbers this season, but I’m sure he got at least 10 last season and was a real goal threat. In theory, he should be ready to go up a level at a stronger team.

He got 9 goals in 2441 minutes. It's far from a guarantee he'd get more goals in a stronger team - often attackers have a harder time because they are afforded less space by the opposition. Cunha has struggled a bit with this at United. He's certainly not bad, but United should be aiming for the top-tier of player and Everton would likely demand a lot.

 

[Rozay]

If the answer is Ndiaye then I'd rather keep the money.

He's only scored 4 goals in 1530 minutes this season. That's simply not up to standard. Your LW/wide-forwards nowadays should be an elite goal-scoring threat.

Mbeumo and Cunha signed off the back of 20 and 15 goals scored in the PL. Semenyo has scored 10 goals already this season. United in order to maintain a higher standard need players who can either match that output, or at least have the clear elite potential to get there. Ndiaye at 25 already does not look quite at that level.



He got 9 goals in 2441 minutes. It's far from a guarantee he'd get more goals in a stronger team - often attackers have a harder time because they are afforded less space by the opposition. Cunha has struggled a bit with this at United. He's certainly not bad, but United should be aiming for the top-tier of player and Everton would likely demand a lot.

I think it of course depends on whether Everton are trying to get us to break our transfer record or something, but as a profile - I think he’s a good complement. He can play both sides, experienced at a good age, but can probably still be signed as a rotation option while being good enough to come in and fight for his place. Around the level at least of the likes of Valencia and Young when we signed them. They were not Ronaldinho type signings, but were good enough to play. If Gabriel turns out to be a superstar, he can move him aside, but also, Ndiaye himself is good enough to move Cunha aside.

Maybe he doesn’t potentially move the needle like Diomande, but he doubles up like Eze/Madueke to add quality depth.

 

[Invictus]

How good is Yildiz?
From his highlights I just see efficiency and potentially his size dominating a weak Serie A.
I dont see speed or trickery.

Yıldız is not the fastest. That is true. Speed is one department where Diomandé is clearly superior to him. However he has a knack for affecting the proceedings, is a determined dribbler, takes responsibility (it's atypical for a young player to be so pivotal for a club like Juventus), is quite two-footed with decent first-touch and close control, and shows an eye for goal as well as an eye for creative passing. There's a lot to work with, in terms of ingredients.

Do think he would be more suited to the No. 10 role in the Premier League. There will be an adjustment period, particularly with regard to his defensive application and positional discipline — and he will also have to become more self-sacrificing as the role demands it. But he is not far from the template of a lot of modern No. 10, who are press-resistant, good call-carriers and comfortable in half-spaces (exemplified by the likes of Musiala, Cherki, Wirtz and so forth).

 

[dinostar77]

It may make sense for a younger/developmental player on the left. If Cunha is to be primarily a LW option, then any additional player may be firmly second choice? Maybe options like Fofana or Nusa can also be considered.

I do like Ndiaye though, he seems a typical City signing to me, like Mahrez or even Adam Johnson before… well, you know what. Not sure if Diomande is as good as they say, but I don’t much like the 100m euros tag floating around. The club may also have half an eye on Gabriel in the next couple of years and may not want to do that sort of deal.

Definitely need to have some room for JJ Gabriel to get some minutes next season or season after. If he really is biggest talent coming through the ranks since Giggs/Scholes/Beckham then he needs to be developed properly.

 

[Rozay]

Definitely need to have some room for JJ Gabriel to get some minutes next season or season after. If he really is biggest talent coming through the ranks since Giggs/Scholes/Beckham then he needs to be developed properly.

‘Some minutes’ is a very loose term though. Those minutes should have no bearing at all on our squad. His ‘some minutes’ are not what we should be reliant upon in the event of a Cunha injury. They are last 5-10 minutes Carabao at Old Trafford minutes, maybe on 2 or 3 occasions. He’s still just 15. We need a player who is ready to start at the Etihad when Cunha can’t.

 

[IrwinwasbetterthanCarlos]

N’Diaye gives me Grealish/Eze vibes in that I think he thrives as being a big fish in a small pond.

 

[dinostar77]

‘Some minutes’ is a very loose term though. Those minutes should have no bearing at all on our squad. His ‘some minutes’ are not what we should be reliant upon in the event of a Cunha injury. They are last 5-10 minutes Carabao at Old Trafford minutes, maybe on 2 or 3 occasions. He’s still just 15. We need a player who is ready to start at the Etihad when Cunha can’t.

We still need to give Lacey minutes as well. It's important there is a pathway towards the first team for our a ademy players.

Plus I said next season or season after next. So 16-17. Anyway Dowman made his debut at 15. We just don't know how Gabriel and Lacey will progress.

Besides if the club decide Drogu is a left winger then we won't be signing another.

 

[AkaAkuma]

Yıldız is not the fastest. That is true. Speed is one department where Diomandé is clearly superior to him. However he has a knack for affecting the proceedings, is a determined dribbler, takes responsibility (it's atypical for a young player to be so pivotal for a club like Juventus), is quite two-footed with decent first-touch and close control, and shows an eye for goal as well as an eye for creative passing. There's a lot to work with, in terms of ingredients.

Do think he would be more suited to the No. 10 role in the Premier League. There will be an adjustment period, particularly with regard to his defensive application and positional discipline — and he will also have to become more self-sacrificing as the role demands it. But he is not far from the template of a lot of modern No. 10, who are press-resistant, good call-carriers and comfortable in half-spaces (exemplified by the likes of Musiala, Cherki, Wirtz and so forth).

Thanks,
I’d like to watch more of him.
The #10 roles does look to be his position if he were to move to the premier league. Which is why I question him when his name pops up in left sided attacking threads.

I think he’s bullying Serie A, but would need to adapt to stand out amongst greater competition centrally.
He looks like a second striker to me.

Admittedly having seem very little of him.

 

[Varun1]

Personally, I don't think we need a LW. We have Cunha, Amad, Mbuemo for the wings & Lacey needs a chance, then there's Mount whose position is not clear but has played LW. We also have Dorgu to cover LW, but I'd like to see him given a run at LB. Maybe Wheatley could get some chances as well.

We need a ST, 2 CM & a RB.

 

[goldenboy]

Personally, I don't think we need a LW. We have Cunha, Amad, Mbuemo for the wings & Lacey needs a chance

Amad, Mbeumo and Lacey are all right-sided players.

then there's Mount whose position is not clear but has played LW

Mount is a perma-crock who I can imagine being shipped out, or at least not considered worthy of being relied upon.

We also have Dorgu to cover LW, but I'd like to see him given a run at LB

I also still think long-term Dorgu is more an attacking LB tbh.

Maybe Wheatley could get some chances as well.

Wheatley is more a CF, or second striker a la Zirkzee, and likely not United standard anyway.

Cunha is really the only nailed-on player for the LW spot.

 

[davidmichael]

Personally, I don't think we need a LW. We have Cunha, Amad, Mbuemo for the wings & Lacey needs a chance, then there's Mount whose position is not clear but has played LW. We also have Dorgu to cover LW, but I'd like to see him given a run at LB. Maybe Wheatley could get some chances as well.

We need a ST, 2 CM & a RB.

I keep seeing people say we need a right back and it’s like people are forgetting we have Mazraoui who is probably in the top 10-15 right backs in football but due to the majority of his time with us has been played out of position, obviously he’s only just come back from AFCON but within the next few games he’ll be first choice and Dalot will be an acceptable back up.

Out of the wide players you mentioned us having three of them in Amad, Mbeumo and Lacey are right sided players whilst Cunha is more of a wide playmaker than an actual wide player so whilst I agree at least two top class midfielders need to be brought in as I’d say a high potential left back and a high potential left sided attacker are far more important than a right back.

 

[RedKnight88]

I keep seeing people say we need a right back and it’s like people are forgetting we have Mazraoui who is probably in the top 10-15 right backs in football but due to the majority of his time with us has been played out of position, obviously he’s only just come back from AFCON but within the next few games he’ll be first choice and Dalot will be an acceptable back up.

Out of the wide players you mentioned us having three of them in Amad, Mbeumo and Lacey are right sided players whilst Cunha is more of a wide playmaker than an actual wide player so whilst I agree at least two top class midfielders need to be brought in as I’d say a high potential left back and a high potential left sided attacker are far more important than a right back.

CM, CM, LW, RB, ST, DC... I'd think this is the order of players we need. I actually think we good for LB, Dorgu, Shaw, Amass. DC is good too.

 

[Varun1]

Amad, Mbeumo and Lacey are all right-sided players.



Mount is a perma-crock who I can imagine being shipped out, or at least not considered worthy of being relied upon.



I also still think long-term Dorgu is more an attacking LB tbh.



Wheatley is more a CF, or second striker a la Zirkzee, and likely not United standard anyway.

Cunha is really the only nailed-on player for the LW spot.

Either Amad or Lacey will have to cover LW (ideally the latter) if they want to feature in the first team. Hopefully we'll have more games next year (CL spot), but even so we have enough cover for the wings. While I'd like to ship Mount, it's unlikely to happen this summer, so am including him in my options.

Wheatley may not be good enough, but needs a few games with us before this can be determined. I don't expect him to be a starter for us, but maybe has enough to be a bench option. Am aware he played as ST for the youth team but thought he played on the wings for Northampton?

I keep seeing people say we need a right back and it’s like people are forgetting we have Mazraoui who is probably in the top 10-15 right backs in football but due to the majority of his time with us has been played out of position, obviously he’s only just come back from AFCON but within the next few games he’ll be first choice and Dalot will be an acceptable back up.

Out of the wide players you mentioned us having three of them in Amad, Mbeumo and Lacey are right sided players whilst Cunha is more of a wide playmaker than an actual wide player so whilst I agree at least two top class midfielders need to be brought in as I’d say a high potential left back and a high potential left sided attacker are far more important than a right back.

Forgot about Maz, as long as he is an upgrade on Dalot & is available then we don't need one.

 

[goldenboy]

Either Amad or Lacey will have to cover LW (ideally the latter) if they want to feature in the first team.

Lacey's biggest strength is clearly cutting inside to shoot on his left-foot. He doesn't have the pace to beat a man on the outside which you need if you're going to play the same wing as your preferred foot. Amad would also be utterly wasted on the left.

Square pegs is never the answer for long-term success. A top-class prospect who is a natural in that position as a rotation option would need doing.

Wheatley may not be good enough, but needs a few games with us before this can be determined.
Am aware he played as ST for the youth team but thought he played on the wings for Northampton?

He's 20 and not even excelling in League One. It is safe to say it can be determined.

He is mainly a CF, at Northampton he has sometimes played more as the deeper-lying second striker - a la Zirkzee as I said. Still not really a LW. Certainly not for United.

 

[Rozay]

Thanks,
I’d like to watch more of him.
The #10 roles does look to be his position if he were to move to the premier league. Which is why I question him when his name pops up in left sided attacking threads.

I think he’s bullying Serie A, but would need to adapt to stand out amongst greater competition centrally.
He looks like a second striker to me.

Admittedly having seem very little of him.

‘Bullying’ Serie A at 19/20 is no mean feat at all.

 

[Varun1]

Lacey's biggest strength is clearly cutting inside to shoot on his left-foot. He doesn't have the pace to beat a man on the outside which you need if you're going to play the same wing as your preferred foot. Amad would also be utterly wasted on the left.

Square pegs is never the answer for long-term success. A top-class prospect who is a natural in that position as a rotation option would need doing.



He's 20 and not even excelling in League One. It is safe to say it can be determined.

He is mainly a CF, at Northampton he has sometimes played more as the deeper-lying second striker - a la Zirkzee as I said. Still not really a LW. Certainly not for United.

I think you'll find that Wheatley is doing alright. Like I said, I don't expect him to be a starter, but he may have the tools to be a sub option.

We saw Carrick try Mbuemo at LW today, although he wasn't very effective the entire game. In a team with 2 quality RW (Amad, Mbuemo), Lacey won't get a look-in unless one of those 3 is played at LW or Mbuemo as a ST.

 

[davidmichael]

CM, CM, LW, RB, ST, DC... I'd think this is the order of players we need. I actually think we good for LB, Dorgu, Shaw, Amass. DC is good too.

Mazraoui and Dalot is more than good enough for right back whilst at left back Shaw is always going to have injury concerns, Dorgu has shown he’s better further forward and Amass is still progressing so a high potential left back like Nathaniel Brown makes sense.

I think in Maguire, De Ligt, Martinez, Yoro, Heaven and Fredricson we’re fully stocked at centre back and unless it’s a free like Welbeck we’re good up top too as Mbeumo and Cunha can play there when Sesko doesn’t plus Chido and Gabriel are coming through too.

Forgot about Maz, as long as he is an upgrade on Dalot & is available then we don't need one.

Mazraoui is a fantastic right back and definitely an upgrade on Dalot and my only concerns about him have always been his fitness but since coming to us he’s never had any injury worries, Dalot is fine as a back up or squad option and Kamason has always looked good in the Under 21’s whenever I’ve watched him too.

 

[Lash]

I think just get someone with pace, nothing too flash. Think that's the only thing we're truly missing from the dynamic of our options.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Such a shame we couldn't compete for Semenyo.