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I expect the GK as you say to take care of itself so that brings it down to 4.
I dont think we will be getting any CB, Ole will continue with our present 2 starters backed up by Bailly and Tuanzebe, but we will also see the emergence of Mengi who there are big hopes for, so that takes it down to 3.
There is such a wealth of midfielders ready to breakthrough from the under 23's i really don't see us signing anyone. I'm backing McCann to step up and form a formidable partnership with McT in the next season or two. That brings us down to 2.
So a right winger and a striker it shall be. Guess who?
My list was more positions where we need an instant starting quality player to really make the progress I think the lads from the U23's will hopefully be stepping up to add the depth to the squad as players like Fred/Matic/VDB/James probably move on over the next few summers. Some positive noises about Laird at MK Dons playing as a right back very attacking player but struggled with injury could potentially provide some competition to AWB.
GK ~ Don't think it's nailed on solved but I've seen enough to say that can be a 2022 problem not a 2021 problem.
CB ~ He has to get a centre back and he probably knows it. Tuanzebe to me needs a season out on loan next year his career has stalled, you can't trust Bailly to stay fit and Lindelof/Maguire partnership doesn't work. To me you buy a starting quality CB pair him with Maguire or Lindelof, keep Bailly for squad depth and loan out Tuanzebe and Mengi next season.
CM ~ Well assuming Pogba is off and Matic is well past his best Utd need reinforcements. Not sure who McCann is but Mejbri is the one from the academy with the promise as a centre mid to me looks a little way off yet but certainly could move up to a squad player role next season not a starter. James Garner seems to be doing well at Forrest think he might be one that moves up to the first team squad next season and maybe gets a few chances. But realisticall over the next 18 months we probably need to replace Matic/Pogba/VDB/Fred from the current 5 so I think he has to start working on that this summer.
RW ~ We invested in youth with Pellistri and Amad but both still very young think we might see them both out on loan somewhere next season. Greenwood has struggled this season after his breakthrough year last year teams maybe worked him out a little bit so needs to add a bit more to his game but it's always 2 steps forward 1 step back with young kids. I think the RW position suits his skills and may be his long term home as a forward rather than up the middle. Utd have to add more quality to this position we need a reliable threat on that side of the pitch to allow us to attack down both sides of the pitch Sancho was the obvious target last season. With prices dropped maybe he's gettable this summer.
CF ~ Sounds like Cavani won't be hanging around and we know Martial can't be relied on so it's big decision time here. All clubs have their eye on one man right now does that mean Utd need to look elsewhere or can they find a way to get the "wonderkid." This side is crying out for a top quality centre forward but they're in high demand and short supply so won't be easy to find them.