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Ahead of United’s first game of the season against Crystal Palace, live on Sky Sports, we take stock of how the fallen giant has fared in the transfer market.
By James Cooper, Sky Sports News Reporter
Last Updated: 09/18/20 8:45 pm
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to start the season with more signings
The transfer window is in full swing, but is Manchester United falling behind as rivals spend money? Sky Sports News reporter James Cooper takes a closer look.
Examining social media, you will be forgiven for thinking that Manchester United had a shocking finish last season instead of securing a third place in the Premier League, as they reach two national cup semi-finals, such is the thirst among fans of see more new faces. They arrive to reinforce the team for the new campaign.
0:51 Solskjaer says he is happy with Manchester United’s transfer business so far, but now he has to “play the waiting game” rather than bring in other players.
Perhaps the transfer window anxiety is understandable as rivals strengthen their squads and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not alleviate it by using words like “yes” and “hopefully” on more matters in the coming weeks.
The Sancho saga
It is evident from what he does and does not say that Solskjaer would like to start the season with more new signings and is putting in a bit of bravery right now.
No end in sight in the Jadon Sancho saga
We know that Jadon Sancho is the club’s number one target and it is understood that the player would like to come to Old Trafford, but the gap between ratings has been described to me as “huge” and rather optimistic about achieving such a signing. Important, there are many furrowed brows at Old Trafford.
Who will play in the midfield?
Donny van de Beek has entered but the Dutchman’s arrival has been overshadowed by continued frustrations from the transfer window. United have signed a young player who has already proven themselves on the highest stage, who can contribute the kinds of goals that could help close the gap with the teams above them.
Solskjaer believes that Van de Beek is an excellent addition to the Manchester United team.
Van de Beek will also take the pressure off Bruno Fernandes. The suggestion is that Van De Beek, Fernandes and Paul Pogba will rotate, although the Dutchman also has the discipline to sit in front of the defense alongside someone like Nemanja Matic, Fred or Scott McTominay.
True, the transfer hysteria has only been intensified by the addition of José Mourinho to Gareth Bale and Sergio Reguilon, but both players are probably more needed at Tottenham than at Manchester United and will certainly have more guaranteed playing time at North London.
Have United lost Gareth Bale or dodged a bullet?
The idea of Gareth Bale wearing a United jersey evokes transfer windows of the past, but after the Alexis Sánchez debacle this opportunity was quickly scrapped and while Reguilon could have been a quality addition, Luke Shaw enjoyed a strong end of last season and Brandon Williams the potential to continue his upward trajectory.
Is one more needed in the back?
One position that may not be strengthened before the October 5 deadline is that of central defense, something that worries most of the United fans I speak to, who have seen many players linked to a move, but nothing concrete has emerged.
A “defender” is on the draft list for this window, but he may not be a player who can put adequate pressure on starting pair Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Eric Bailly has been plagued with injuries during his time at United
Solskjaer speaks more confidently about the form of Eric Bailly, but will have to ignore his injury problems, a factor that also held back the progress of Axel Tuanzebe, another prominent candidate.
Chris Smalling would be a viable alternative, but his heart seems set to return to Roma and play every week rather than sit on the United bench.
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Right now, however, there is a huge gap between what his employers want for him and what his Italian suitors are willing to pay. Interestingly, when it comes to center-backs, 18-year-old Academy player Teden Mengi has been transferred to the first team squad, with high hopes of being the next local talent to roll off the Carrington production line. .
The number one dilemma
A key area of debate this summer has been over who will be in goal for the start of the new season.
United have tied Dean Henderson to a long-term deal as he aims to become the first-choice goalkeeper for the club and the country. It’s something that Solskjaer predicted would happen but, as with England, Henderson might have to be patient to get a shot at Old Trafford.
Dean Henderson has signed a new contract, but will he be able to depose David de Gea?
Despite some high-profile issues last season, David de Gea has won the club’s player of the year award on several occasions, has played over 400 games for the club, is still 29 years old, and is the highest paid in the club. . player.
Adding all those factors up, it would be a brave coach to look beyond De Gea initially, but he will realize that he will have to rediscover his best form or Henderson might have his chance sooner than he imagined.
Summer Transfer Period: Key Dates and Times
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