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RhQQ said:
4-3-3 would only work with the correct players in the middle of the park. If you take Pogba out of it, there's no balance to it at all, too many players doing pretty much the same thing. No runners from midfield (I don't count route 1 to Fellaini). Pereira would be a good back up/rotational option to Pogba, could easily play in the middle as a creative ball carrier. Veratti, Bakayoko & Pogba would be in a midfield 3 would be monstrous, compare it to Herrera, Fellaini & Pogba...

But those two signings, along with Greizmann, is just too unrealistic for me. That's why I think 4-2-3-1 is the logical choice, as we already have most of the puzzle for it with the likes of Mkhi, Mata, Martial, Rashford, and potentially Griezmann to have in that line of 3 behind Zlatan/Str. Just buy one world class midfielder to partner Pogba, get Griezmann (hopefully), and a centre half if we're offloading.
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Really can't think how much Verratti would cost. Maybe 100-120m?
 
Top 5 cm's in the world, only signed 5 year deal last year, 24 years old... they're sitting on a goldmine, no doubt.

But they don't need to cash in, and if they're to progress and get closer to the 2-3 elite CL clubs, they can't. But everyone has their price I guess, and they're in a great position to hold anyone to ransom.
 
ESPN reporting that they've just been told that people close to Carrick are saying Utd are in discussions about him staying. Happy if true. Still playing at a decent level, and would keep much needed experience in the dressing room. Especially if the likes of Rooney, Young leave and Schweinstiger already gone.
 
At this point in time, I'd say **** the league and focus on winning the europa. Who agrees?

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Shaw: "I'm keeping my head up & going to fight to the last. I'm not going to give up. I love this club & I'll give everything to be here."


Shaw: "Like Jose said, he wants to see me fighting - and I'll fight to the last second because I want to be here for the club."


Shaw: "I want to play for the manager & I want to help this team get back to the top. I want this so badly, I want to prove everyone wrong"



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Also seems Carrick is close to extending his contract, think that could mean we're not getting a new central mid this summer?
 
RedUnited said:
Also seems Carrick is close to extending his contract, think that could mean we're not getting a new central mid this summer?
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Definitely doesn't mean that. There's a reason Schneiderlin & Schweinsteiger were let go so easy. Carrick will just be rotational again next season, probably even less games. No chance Mourinho will settle for Fellaini as his sole senior option as cover for Herrera/Pogba. Wouldn't be surprised to see Mourinho sign one of the few available upgrades you can get for Herrera. Really think he'll try take the bull by the horns next season, even heavier than last summer.
 
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Scouseinthehouse said:
**** move whatever way you cut it.

Do it behind closed doors to me if you have a problem. Do it in public, and your respect has gone. Do it to one of my teammates in public, and that respect is on the slippery slope.
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Tbf that's 4 managers who have publicly spoken about Shaw. He's trying to find a way to get through to him. Better he tries everything than let him list till the summer and sell him. The lad can go all the way.
 
not sure if its been covered but lots of talk regarding alexis sanchez being contacted by mourinho over a possible move.Thoughts?
 
Not too bothered either way. We've got the lowest wages to turnover ratio in the league. Not expensive but not cheap either. He's not awful and not a world. Good wage for a good player.
 
RedUnited said:
Great news, perfect squad player for us?
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Yep very happy. Echo Mikes post really. If the wage is true, I won't be surprised as transfer fees and wages have gone through the roof the last few seasons. It's about right for a squad player at a top club. Hopefully Carrick, Herrera, Rojo, Pereira are next :)
 
As for Sanchez I wouldn't rule it out completely. But I would surprised if Wenger sold to Mourinho and he seems keen to stay in London.
 
Theatre of dreams said:
Yep very happy. Echo Mikes post really. If the wage is true, I won't be surprised as transfer fees and wages have gone through the roof the last few seasons. It's about right for a squad player at a top club. Hopefully Carrick, Herrera, Rojo, Pereira are next :)
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ive been really surprised so many pundits naming rojo as one of those certain to leave in summer.Hes out performed jones and smalling imo and should be kept but lets see
 
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