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Originally Posted by CKee
Spot on AC. IMO, these positions need replacements :
1. Goalkeeper - a certain Foster chap never quite fulfilled his potential
2. Central defender - Rio has a crocked back and can't last the pace. Woe to the heart of defence if Vidic decides to play in warmer climes
3. Right back
4. Creative midfield - we have too many defensive players in this area. Anderson is still fat, Carrick needs some kick up the arse (thot he played well 2 seasons ago but in the just concluded one, he just lost it), Park (still too lightweight), Hargreaves if he ever returns is a more aggressive Scholes but can at least get his tackles right
5. Out and out striker - what they call a predator in the box.
Holy SXXX! We need an overhaul and must acquire at least 5 players!!
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Transfer rumours :
1. Goalkeeper : None in. VDS just signed a one-year extension. Kuszczak is now the recognised deputy after Foster signed for Birminham. SAF has promoted Eng U21 Keeper Ben Amos to the 1st team.
2. Central defender : More cover for the injury prone Ferdinand. Everton's Jack Rodwell is on SAF's radar. But United has also just signed Chris Smalling. And we already have Johnny Evans. So the move for Rodwell also seems unlikely at the moment.
3. Right back : Rafael was doing well at right back (his sending-off vs Bayern notwithstanding) covering for the Neviller. My bet is that he will be 1st choice RB next season with Wes Brown and even Owen Hargreaves providing the cover.
4. Creative midfield : This is one spot which United can improve upon. Oldies Scholes and Giggs can only do so much with their ageing legs. Anderson had a disappointing season. Rumours is that he could be shipped out to Benfica in a part exchange with their exciting winger Angel Di Maria.
5. Out and out Striker : Rooney has called on United to buy another striker. Berbatov did not live up to his huge price tag in his 2 seasons at OT. He could be sold to raise funds for a move for Karim Benzema. If this move happens, our firepower for next season reads as this Rooney, Benzema, Hernandez, Macheda, Owen and Diouf. Not bad, not bad at all.
having said all that, rumours has it that chelski and madrid are offering 80m pounds for Torres. that amount was what united got for Ronaldo last year. shouldn't SAF try to lure Torres to OT as well? i read that Torres has declared that he would never join United. but never say never. food for thought bros.
