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I hope we can get someone to share the role of Eriksen. Don't know how much Enzo Le Fee would cost but he is a great shout
I'm interested to see how Livaramento does when he omes back. Was always impressed when saw him in youth games and despite Chelsea having Reece James and other right backs, was surprised they let him go. Huge potential but been out a long timeNeves is more of a counter-attacking player I think. Ward-Prowse struggles to pass short and move and is weak and slow.
Livramento as our new backup RB if he can pass a medical nicely. Would have said Salisu as LCB cover but Shaw looks great there. Lavia is intriguing but too pricy.
Collins from Wolves maybe but probably not under Ten Hag. Faes still has errors in him but the potential is there.
Tyler Adams as RB/#6 cover is a thought, he’s bit a great passer but he can follow a system and our midfield wouldn’t get embarrassed when Casemiro was hurt, and he’d give us a player suited to the tucked in RB in midfield Pep role since he’s played mostly as a 6 but also at times at RB as he can really run for a 6. Roca would be a passable backup passing 8 but we’re not that poor.
So nah, I don’t see one really apart from if Livramento is all healed and plays well before the season ends.
Thought the truth is there’s probably a young player in there we could use but I just can’t see be quality in yet, or they play a position we won’t buy (Hugo Bueno or Edozie). But an injury or weird Cristiano style disaster could see us loan in someone who gets relegated like we’re doing with Weghorst from Burnley now.
I think for us it’s more likely we buy one prem CB or RB from the mid-table, like Joachim Andersen or one of Mitrovic or Toney goes on strike to join us.
As good as Benzema is, is he not another short term fix? I think he is having an Indian Summer. Kane also is touching 30 and not sure we get more than a couple of top seasons out of him tbh, striker is a hard one as at the moment I dont think there is the perfect answer though Vlahovic and Osimhen both look like proper strikers around the right age.Next summer will be a big one, but we have a genuine chance of getting right up there with the top for next season if we play it well. Striker position will be key. Benzema on a free or Kane for probably something like 80m with a year left on his deal are both genuine options, and would be options that get us right up there. Enzo Fernandez would be a dream to partner Casemiro, and I really think he'd be more attainable than in January with Chelsea. Rui Costa did say that he wanted him to go to a better club... well... United is here. Then you have a lot of guys from Southampton/Everton/Wolves (whoever gets relegated) who could come in and have a good impact. Bella Kotchap to backup Varane, JWP or Lavia in midfield, Livramento or KWP at right back if Wan Bissaka wants to leave to be a starter somewhere (very comfortable if he stays anyway), Nunes and Pedro Neto from Wolves, DCL to be a bench striker.... Something like this in terms of turnover could be realistic:
Would love Kane, but I don't think Kane and Enzo in the same window is realistic, so if we can get Benzema on a free then it would be great. But we really need to go big for either Benzema or Kane. Need that striker, and they need to be a technically talented one can offer the goals and the link up/hold up play. Go for the best around, and that'll bring us right back to the top.
- Benzema to be CF
- Enzo to partner Casemiro
- Bella Kotchap to backup Varane/replace Maguire
- KWP or Livramento to replace AWB if AWB leaves
- DCL or Weghorst joining full time if he does well, Martials constant injuries and not being a starter past this season I could see him leaving in the summer. Otherwise would stay as backup CF.
- Lavia to replace McTominay and be Casemiro backup
Of course it'd be a short term fix, but it'd be a signing that still gets us competing at the very top. Kane the way he plays has plenty of elite years in him IMO, could see him being excellent til his mid 30's. Vlahovic is wildly overrated and isn't good enough. Osimhen is class, but has had injury problems plus stylistically, is a poacher type, not going to mesh the best with Rashford who is at his best when he has someone to play off of that he can link with and run in behind. We lose a lot if we turn Rashford into a creator and have someone else be the run in behind guy. Kane/Benzema or someone like them compliments what we have much more.As good as Benzema is, is he not another short term fix? I think he is having an Indian Summer. Kane also is touching 30 and not sure we get more than a couple of top seasons out of him tbh, striker is a hard one as at the moment I dont think there is the perfect answer though Vlahovic and Osimhen both look like proper strikers around the right age.
I do think we NEED a top striker though and also a central midfielder. I like Eriksen, he is a good footballer, but personally despite his technique I always feel he has been a tad over rated. His is doing ok here but isnt gettting younger and I still prefer him higher up where Fernandes plays rather than deeper. Enzo was the right signing for me long before the world cup and that is exactly the kind of player our midfield needs....but that price! We do have some really good players coming through like Hannibal and Mainoo that can play there, not sure either are ready yet though....but thats why I personally dont think we need a second midfield signing...I mean Enzo for example can be back up to Casemeiro with Eriksen playing deep again if needed.
Completely agree on someone liek Kotchap to replace Maguire.
Not judging on todays game but personally never been a fan of Dalot and have been Bissaka, maybe too late but I sitll think he is the better right back....but I agree on Livaramento and also think Gusto and Vanderson.....all three have huge potential as attacking right backs...again Bissaka is a more defensive right back and Dalot an attacking one, hence why I keep Bissaka....no doubt barely a soul agrees with me there.
Personally I would like to see DeGea stay, ma be lacking with his feet but I still feel bar 2seasons he has been a top keeper here only behind VDS and Schmeichel in my lifetime.....but Henderson goes, we should be looking for a young keeper than can genuinely challenge DeGea over the next season or so....as think his contract should only be a shorter one now
I'd say we ideally want three strikers to have enough for rotation and cover, and I would be happy with Kane, Moukoko and Wout. Although some may say that Martial is better than Wout and / or Moukoko, but the three issues with Martial are 1) his wages, 2) his acceptance of a substitute role, and 3) his reliability to be available and in reasonable form.Think there is possibility of us making Wout permanent if it works out,otherwise IF Chelsea don't sign him this window then see us picking Thuram up as free agent.
Would you prefer Moukoko over Thuram then,also you are bang on about Martial not being a player we can rely on to stay fitI'd say we ideally want three strikers to have enough for rotation and cover, and I would be happy with Kane, Moukoko and Wout. Although some may say that Martial is better than Wout and / or Moukoko, but the three issues with Martial are 1) his wages, 2) his acceptance of a substitute role, and 3) his reliability to be available and in reasonable form.
Why do you keep saying it though? JWP is nowhere near United level. He could well be one of the greatest free kick takers of all time but he'd have to be on the pitch for us to benefit from that and that would not be a certainty given that he's a very pedestrian footballer. We need to upgrade Eriksen not add another McTominay to our squad.Can't keep saying it, but will anyway
JAMES WARD-PROWSE
Because this shows you don't watch him. He's a great squad option for rotation. You replace McTominay with him. Has so much more to his game. Fighting on four fronts every seasonWhy do you keep saying it though? JWP is nowhere near United level. He could well be one of the greatest free kick takers of all time but he'd have to be on the pitch for us to benefit from that and that would not be a certainty given that he's a very pedestrian footballer. We need to upgrade Eriksen not add another McTominay to our squad.
I think benzema will extend his contact, I think I've heard him say he wants to retire at Madrid.Next summer will be a big one, but we have a genuine chance of getting right up there with the top for next season if we play it well. Striker position will be key. Benzema on a free or Kane for probably something like 80m with a year left on his deal are both genuine options, and would be options that get us right up there. Enzo Fernandez would be a dream to partner Casemiro, and I really think he'd be more attainable than in January with Chelsea. Rui Costa did say that he wanted him to go to a better club... well... United is here. Then you have a lot of guys from Southampton/Everton/Wolves (whoever gets relegated) who could come in and have a good impact. Bella Kotchap to backup Varane, JWP or Lavia in midfield, Livramento or KWP at right back if Wan Bissaka wants to leave to be a starter somewhere (very comfortable if he stays anyway), Nunes and Pedro Neto from Wolves, DCL to be a bench striker.... Something like this in terms of turnover could be realistic:
Would love Kane, but I don't think Kane and Enzo in the same window is realistic, so if we can get Benzema on a free then it would be great. But we really need to go big for either Benzema or Kane. Need that striker, and they need to be a technically talented one can offer the goals and the link up/hold up play. Go for the best around, and that'll bring us right back to the top.
- Benzema to be CF
- Enzo to partner Casemiro
- Bella Kotchap to backup Varane/replace Maguire
- KWP or Livramento to replace AWB if AWB leaves
- DCL or Weghorst joining full time if he does well, Martials constant injuries and not being a starter past this season I could see him leaving in the summer. Otherwise would stay as backup CF.
- Lavia to replace McTominay and be Casemiro backup
One thing we should have learned from the last ten years is that instead of buying squad options that will lower the overall level at the club we should try to buy players who can at least aspire to turn the current starters into strong squad options.Because this shows you don't watch him. He's a great squad option for rotation. You replace McTominay with him. Has so much more to his game. Fighting on four fronts every season
Doubt we would want Benzema — but I have no problem with a short term fix if they are good.As good as Benzema is, is he not another short term fix?
I really like the looks of that kid.Just watching Lyon now and Malo Gusto's crossing is a sight to behold. Big Wout Weghorst would dine for years on what he's been sending in.
It's not either or. He'd be a great additionOne thing we should have learned from the last ten years is that instead of buying squad options that will lower the overall level at the club we should try to buy players who can at least aspire to turn the current starters into strong squad options.
Agreed. Spot on imo.For the starting XI:
- Striker
- Eriksen replacement
- GK
Definitely prefer Moukoko over Thuram. Thuram is 25, looks meh whenever he plays, and has a 1 in 3 record over the past four years in Germany's top flight. Moukoko is 18 (assuming he really is), and is scoring at the rate of 1 in 4, and he looks a real handful for defenders with good movement. Moukoko would probably demand lower wages, and we could always look to sell him on in couple of years if its not working, and a 20 year old Moukoko would make us decent money, whereas a 27 year old Thuram would be harder to shift.Would you prefer Moukoko over Thuram then,also you are bang on about Martial not being a player we can rely on to stay fit
I watched him play before and I don’t think he’s ready yet. His passing range game is still limited. Defensively he’s very good though, looks physically strong and sometime can dribble. He will be perfect for Fred’s replacement on a current ability but I don’t think we need Fred’s replacement, what we need is a midfielder who can play in Eriksen’s role.Moises Caicedo. PL ready, 21 years old. Bought by Brighton for 5m, I guess we could get him for around 30 or something, no?
If he is the right player, the time might be now. Cover and he'll get plenty opportunities.I watched him play before and I don’t think he’s ready yet. His passing range game is still limited. Defensively he’s very good though, looks physically strong and sometime can dribble. He will be perfect for Fred’s replacement on a current ability but I don’t think we need Fred’s replacement, what we need is a midfielder who can play in Eriksen’s role.
Midfield is priority but we need deep playmaker kind of midfield to play in Eriksen role not someone that plays in Casemiro or Fred’s or McTominay‘s role. Money is obviously limited considering we need to sign striker, deep playmaker, and May be even centre back or even right back. Caicedo would be ideal to replace Casemiro in the future but I think finding another player to play in Eriksen role is more important.If he is the right player, the time might be now. Cover and he'll get plenty opportunities.
Even with Chelsea having a buyback clause for 38M, I could absolutely see us keeping Wan-Bissaka for another year, Livramento doing well, and then us buying him for 40M or so.I'm interested to see how Livaramento does when he omes back. Was always impressed when saw him in youth games and despite Chelsea having Reece James and other right backs, was surprised they let him go. Huge potential but been out a long time
Moises Caicedo. PL ready, 21 years old. Bought by Brighton for 5m, I guess we could get him for around 30 or something, no?
Would you get rid of Maguire before Lindelof though? Or just get rid of both? But then surely we would need at least one CB though as well?A dynamic no.8 like Enzo Fernandez or Caicedo and a striker. Get rid of McTominay and Maguire.