18 Jul 2018 19:00:59
Am I the only one that's not particularly concerned about the transfer window?
I think we've got a very good squad of players and it's about time Jose started to get the best out of what's he's got.
We signed Lindelof for a handsome fee last summer, Bailly the year before so I think it's about time they both got paired together. Lindelof has now had a year to settle and come off the back of a good World Cup. Hopefully Bailly can stay clear of injury and get a good pre season under his belt. He's our best defender and it's about time Jose showed some faith and confidence in HIS signings and gave them a run of games. I also have high hopes for Tuanzebe and would like to see him partnered with Bailly at CB on tour. I'd much rather he was given a chance than sign Cahill for instance.
From what I've read Fred should be an excellent addition and add something different in midfield.
The only position I'd really like to strengthen would be at RW to give the side some balance. Having said that I believe we have an excellent prospect in Tahith Chong who won the Jimmy Murphy player of the year award last season. I'd love to see him given a chance in some games rather than playing Mata or Lingard out of position where they are less effective.
For me Jose has to start showing some faith in his players and build some confidence. We have a good squad with some very promising youngsters.
We all love new players and I agree we need to strengthen in certain areas especially at full back but we also have talented players that need a chance. Surely Shaw deserves a run of games if not just sell him. We also have Mitchell who looked really promising at Hearts and Dalot is very highly rated.
I know it's a big ask to try and topple City blooding young players but we have good experience in De Gea, Matic, Pogba, Sanchez and Lukaku the spine of the team is very strong. Give the players some confidence and let's see what they can do. Try to play the right way and the fans (in general) will remain supportive and patient.
We've attempted to buy our way back to the top and it's not really worked. Now is the time to forge a team, develop a set pattern of play, trust some of our promising youngsters and try and play with some energy and intensity. I honestly believe that the squad is strong and if Jose could just recapture that old twinkle in his eye and showed the lads some support and loyalty I'm certain they'd respond.
18 Jul 2018 20:36:15
I completely agree with you but I doubt it will happen. We do have some good players but Jose seems to have made his mind up about some of them. Pogba has been offered to 4 clubs, Martial is being moved out, Shaw is free to go, all 3 of them are very talented. Sanchez will prevent Rashford’s development, still not clear why we bought him. Fellaini has been re-signed and I suspect we will sign a couple more, I just hope they work out better than most of the recent lot.
18 Jul 2018 20:48:38
I agree on the center backs. But there is such a drop-off if Bailly or Lindelof are out. Smalling, Jones, and Rojo are all limited. And I don't want Cahill either. Give Tuanzebe a chance.
At RW, I agree that Mata and Lingard really both play like #10s. I've heard about Chong's talent, but I'm not sure he will be strong enough yet. But that is what the tour will be good for, to see how he holds up against men.
Shaw sounds very fit, and deserves his chance. But if we are going to compete for the title, we need two at each outside back spot that can get up and down the pitch. Young has been a great professional, but is past his prime now.
So in all, still think we need a proper RW, another LB, and a center mid. We have a lot of talent up front, we should only add someone who can make a major difference if available.