Quiet at the top

[ChastenedMUFC]

I think Liverpool, Arsenal and us still have significant deals to do, think Chelsea and City are probably done but you never really know with them.

Arsenal: Still need a solid DM and for me a striker. Of the three of us I think they are strongest without further additions.

Liverpool: Need a top striker or winger. I definitely think you will get a 30m plus player in the next 3 weeks.

Us: A CM to partner Herrera and 1/2 for CB depending if LVG sticks with 3412. Without a CM we will definitely be in trouble, and even though we will improve compared to last season we will most likely miss top 4 again. At CB I am a little less concerned because I think all our defenders are underrated somewhat.

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

Yeah not sure how that works; probably something about some exclusion for helping to develop football or whatever. Not that FFP really has any teeth at this point against the biggest clubs.

I think we will see the rules really kick in if there are repeat offenders this year. At the end of the day it is all the other 'old money' big clubs that want to see this implemented through EUFA. So it is in their interests to see that it is.

 

[Hansern]

I think Liverpool, Arsenal and us still have significant deals to do, think Chelsea and City are probably done but you never really know with them.

Arsenal: Still need a solid DM and for me a striker. Of the three of us I think they are strongest without further additions.

Liverpool: Need a top striker or winger. I definitely think you will get a 30m plus player in the next 3 weeks.

Us: A CM to partner Herrera and 1/2 for CB depending if LVG sticks with 3412. Without a CM we will definitely be in trouble, and even though we will improve compared to last season we will most likely miss top 4 again. At CB I am a little less concerned because I think all our defenders are underrated somewhat.

Thats pretty spot on. I think you need a CB though aswell as a midfielder.

We desperatly need another striker

Arsenal need another midfielder. Sanogos goal show against Benfica probably means Wenger has decided not to buy one..

 

[Frogfish]

At CB I am a little less concerned because I think all our defenders are underrated somewhat.

Nah. You definitely need at least one more CB probably two with your injury-prone threesome. Keane might be a prospect but you wouldn't want to depend on him in games where Top 4 might depend on your defence.

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

Nah. You definitely need at least one more CB probably two with your injury-prone threesome. Keane might be a prospect but you wouldn't want to depend on him in games where Top 4 might depend on your defence.

Yeah we probably do need at least one given their injury records.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

Yeah we probably do need at least one given their injury records.

Your team is absolutely fine. Tell your friends they've nothing to worry about and stop pressuring Van Gaal to change anything. You're fine!

 

[localny]

Don't lecture me on optimism, I said that we could win the league last season.

Which I reminded you of this week.

If it was a lecture, I'd ask you to take notes.

Wait till the window is closed before worrying

 

[Gary25]

I'd laugh my balls off if United go with a back 3 of Jones, Smalling and Evans next season.

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

I'd laugh by balls off if United go with a back 3 of Jones, Smalling and Evans next season.

I doubt we will, think Vermalen seems to be all but done.
Very good player but probably has a worse injury record than the other three.

 

[Frogfish]

I doubt we will, think Vermalen seems to be all but done.
Very good player but probably has a worse injury record than the other three.

And no better than Evans. I'll be quietly pleased if he's your only addition to your CB issue.

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

And no better than Evans. I'll be quietly pleased if he's your only addition to your CB issue.

Evans is a good CB

 

[Frogfish]

Evans is a good CB

That's my point. Just a good CB but nothing earth-shattering.

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

That's my point. Just a good CB but nothing earth-shattering.

Nothing earth shattering but how many earth shattering CBs are out there at the moment?

 

[superchimp]

Nothing earth shattering but how many earth shattering CBs are out there at the moment?

Lovren.

 

[Whirly]

Nothing earth shattering but how many earth shattering CBs are out there at the moment?

Kolo shatters the earth with every step.

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

Lovren.

Good player but not 'earth shattering' either

 

[ChastenedMUFC]

I was wrong Vermalen looks like he is heading to Barca.

Have to say I'm a little disappointed think he would have been a really good signing for us.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

I was wrong Vermalen looks like he is heading to Barca.

Have to say I'm a little disappointed think he would have been a really good signing for us.

Vermaelen in his first season was good... after that though... hmm.

So I hope you guys get Vermaelen.