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Varane if he can stay healthy but in 3 years he'll be what 31?

Yeah I agree. I actually think if Grealish would have signed for United and Sancho for City they would have had better individual seasons. I'm not suggesting that Sancho was a bad signing or anything but I think this past year both were better fits for the opposite side of Manchester.

And therein lies the issue... Varane is the only CB who's strong on the ball and able to handle a teams press. People laud Maguire for his distribution but actually he's not good when he's pressed. I don't think he's all that good with his distribution anyway but that's my view on him but he...

I really think he'll be class for them. He fits what they need and I think has more to offer too. But hey I thought Grealish was going to become one of the best in the world when he signed for City and so far I've been very wrong.

Some yes, most no I don't think so. I mean when you really break it down there aren't many are there? We know Rangnick couldn't implement a high press so he gave up. Now admittedly he took over mid season and he was only interim so not ideal but still. De Gea doesn't come off his line. Never...

I think they are going for a CB because right now they can't play the ETH style at all. The GK isn't good at distribution and doesn't come off his line so a high line is an issue. The striker doesn't press so what do they do in terms of the trigger? And Maguire has zero pace so playing a high...

They'll get De Jong I'm sure of it.

Shame the takeover happened. I was rather hoping they'd suffer some misery.

I guess perhaps he'd be played at RB or CDM? All 3 are major needs.

I don't think he's that short? 6ft isn't he? I think he makes a lot of sense because he can help to install the ETH philosophy.

I think that's a good signing for United. It'll be interesting to see where he plays though. RB?

It will be much worse if the midfield next year only has one new addition.

Would make a lot of sense. Can play RB, CB or CDM so would kind of fit wherever ETH would want to play him.

I'm not criticising their lack of action though? I'm asking how can they be more confident when they've not yet done anything. They won't know if the process is working or not for at least a few months in to the season.

Yeah I'm not sure why this feels like Di Maria? He wasn't wanted at Real whereas I think De Jong is wanted but Barca need to sell before they can buy. Now sure there's an argument to say why not sell someone else but I think he's one of their more valuable players.

How can they feel more confident in their recruitment strategy when they haven't yet recruited anyone? I mean sure perhaps they feel their process is better but until it yields results that means nothing really. And I'm not being negative I'm just trying to understand things. I want United to...

See look yes Rangnick was ultimately a bad manager... But the squad of players he was given really wasn't that good and they didn't play his style. So as much criticism as he does deserve for bad management he also was never set up for success. This is United under the Glazers... I'm pretty...

And yet Owen said he felt the best team in Europe didn't win on Saturday. What a clown.

And you're absolutely right... but that's just not how united have operated for so long now. Perhaps that's going to change now but until it does I think everyone should remain skeptical. To me Rangnick was critical and the club ultimately didn't like that. So they've removed him. This will...

Whilst in an ideal world that's what they'd do I'm not sure United can do that. I mean they are losing Matic, Pogba and Mata. And we all know Fred and McTominay are not good enough so they need 2 CMs plus I think Garner to step in and play a squad role. If they don't get 2 new CMs then next year...

For me I think looking at ETH comments over the last few weeks he never seemed keen on the arrangement with Rangnick. Perhaps he wants to make his own mind up and doesn't want Rangnick (who's had a negative experience really) influencing at all?

I guess at this point I'm really skeptical. I mean why would things now change? Sure ETH is an exciting hire but ultimately the owners are the same. And whilst the owners are there the club will be run the way it has for so long. So I'm not sure things are going to drastically change. Do I think...

See look time will tell but perhaps ETH just believes in his coaching ability to get more out of this group?

I just an concerned about what this means. As much as a disaster as he was as a manager at least he spoke the truth. He knew what a waste of space this lot are.

Have to say... I don't like the trend here.

Great move! Their misery is enough for me.

Rio shutting Owen down. Class! Owen talking about Liverpool being the best team in Europe. Rio responds with "they lost in the final today and finished runners up in the Premier League". Shut up Owen. You're a melt. Didn't like you before you joined United. Didn't like you when you played for...

What a story in the CL this year for Real. And Liverpool fans can say what they want but the season really ends in double disappointment for them.

Regardless of where I lie with United... I'll always and forever dislike the red scum in Liverpool. And I love to see the disappointment on those players faces. Delicious.

He doesn't and fundamentally that's an issue in a pressing system. Imagine the gaping chasm between defense and GK where the GK is in his 6 yard line and the defense on the halfway line. Because that's essentially what we are saying here. It just doesn't work. And that's without even considering...

Look I'm not using his England form to defend Maguire. In fact quite the opposite. I'm saying his form for England should not be used to defend him. International football is slower and more about control. As one of the better sides in recent years England tend to control more. I also never...

And look for this year yes I think you are right. But next summer it needs to be one of their priorities.

A new deal makes no sense. It's the approach United have taken for so long to try and get a fee for a player that ends up just staying longer than they should. There's no doubt that De Gea is a world class shot stopper. He's one of the best in that respect. But he doesn't play as a sweeper...

He's not a modern day GK. He's not improved in his distribution or his ability to come off his line. He really isn't a fit for what ETH should want to do.

You're kidding? Jesus what a club.

A winger who's hopeless going forwards. Lots of intent but no quality. He's basically Bebe.

I think you are right. I think he does a lot at 100 mph and doesn't have that cultured ability about him. He always seems to fly in to tackles or be full on when he's going forwards. He isn't great on the ball, he isn't going to put his foot on the ball and get his head up particularly. He feels...

I'm not sure I'd quite go that far. I think he's a decent, good defender. I think for a team like say a Leicester, a Wolves, a West Ham he'd be a very good and important player. But there is a big jump from there to a team who want to fight for trophies. I just don't think he's good enough to do...

He's not a bad defender but he's had a very bad year. He's been a disaster and has been a major issue. He's not terrible, he's not bad and in fact he's probably above average. But he's not quality and he's not world class. And I'm sorry but I will not be convinced otherwise. I've said since...

I went with a 5 which ultimately for a player of his ability and experience is very disappointing. Part of that score is down to his injuries and he played pretty well when he was in the team. I think he made a difference to the defense but I also don't think he was as good as hoped.

I think he had a pretty poor year but given i gave Dalot a 3 I think I can't go that low for Shaw. So I've given him a generous 4... :-)

There's absolutely no doubt the Glazers just want to see commercial success. And to do that they realise enough needs to be spent to get United into the top 4. Its why in the years post Fergie they've spent after a year outside the top 4 and not really spent after United get top 4. It's all...

Long term they need real upgrades at most positions. They need to upgrade at GK, LB, and RW. But they can only do so much this summer as we all know. And so to me they should be looking at RB, CB, CM x 2 and CF. That should be the priority no doubt in my mind there. That is a lot but that's...

I don't think CB can wait. Varane spent a lot of time injured and Maguire can't play in a high line. And they do need a striker because they have no back up to Ronaldo. And Ronaldo doesn't press so they need a striker who at times can be that trigger.

I think CB, CM x 2, RB and a Striker need to be the minimum. And I know that's a lot but that's got to be the minimum surely?

I think right now the press really don't know. Nobody knows who ETH is going to want and who the club will target. They also don't know which positions he's going to prioritise and I guess they don't know which players will be staying.

On that basis surely he Brentford manager should have won the award? And you know what? I think that would have been fair and right.

I don't think clearly this lot are better than what they've shown though. I think they are a team who fight for top 4 and nothing more. And guess what? Until about 3 weeks before the end of the season that's exactly what they were doing. If you want to think they are better than that then go...

No you can't come in and say that but I also don't think he should be talking up this lot. They are a joke. An embarrassment. And no there isn't a lot of potential in this squad. There are good players, there are some quality players but a lot are overrated. Sorry bud but you do this all the...

I really do think if Ten Hag believes that this team does not need 8-10 additions over the next couple of years then he's going to fail. I know he's not said it as such but he did talk up the potential of this team. This team is, and has been for years, poisonous and there are too many...

Funnily enough I thought exactly the same!

I went for a 3. I think he's a pretty poor player really. He's not very good going forwards and he isn't very good defensively either.

Oh you can see it now... Mata will be brought back because that's just the United way now.

Sorry bud but it's got nothing to do with that. He's stayed for the money and because PSG have given him so much power. Top players do not spend a chunk of their young careers at PSG. They win the league at a canter and don't really need to try. Then in Europe they get found out because they...

And that's why I think United need to target those young players who are on the up rather than the finished product. That was the way under Fergie for the most part. They need those young hungry players who want to take that next step and fight for their place.

Nah he does what he wants. He says what he wants and acts how he wants. And PSG just allow him to do it. It's quite laughable really. I wouldn't want that guy anywhere near United no matter how good a player he is.

We can go back and forth on Rashford and I guess ultimately time will tell. I think he's a good player but not a top player. I don't think he's ever been a top player and I don't think he ever will. But he's also a better player than what he's shown the last year or so. And he's not had a really...

Look there's no doubt Sancho is a talented player and I'd hope with good coaching etc he can really take a leap next year. And we know that Ronaldo is going to score goals and Bruno can create and score. Varane is a good player but had a disappointing year (mostly injuries I guess). As for...

He thinks the squad has massive potential?

Anyone else a little underwhelmed by Ten Haags press conference? I mean look I do get it so some extent but I'd have liked him to be a little more to the point.

I have to say... Ole seemed to improve the mood around the club at first but I'm not sure that's the case now. Things have seemed worse than ever this year.

Never has a City win and trophy been so timely and so good. Never thought I'd say that.

I mean that's really shocking. No player should be safe from being sold this year.

What an utterly pathetic season for this lot.

Thank god

Honestly I'd be over and out with it I really would. I may not be a huge United fan anymore but I'm a huge hater of that club.

Won't matter for me. I vowed if Liverpool win the quadruple then I'm done for good with football.

Then he's one of the most unambitious and money grabbing players in the history of the game.

If that's true then that's a shame. Phillips would be ideal for United I think. He's one of the CMs in terms of style they need.

I think he may end up at City? Apparently they have told Gundagon he can leave this summer and De Jong feels like an ideal City player.

I think United should keep Henderson and have him as the #1 next year. Look De Gea has had a great year. He's been either the best or second best United player. But he always is when the team struggles. When he's kept busy and he's having to make a lot of saves he's very good. But when he's...

I think it's a good sign that players are already up for sale. Shows Ten Hag knows what he wants and who he doesn't want. Raise money early for incomings.

I was torn between a 3 and a 4. Dalot isn't good enough to be a top RB but we knew that anyway. I think he's probably played more this year than we all expected? And I think he's had some decent games and moments. But ultimately he's not good enough and he's absolutely got his flaws.

United need to add 2 midfielders this summer and then arguably 2 the year after. At this point they should be looking to move on from at least one of McTominay or Fred but they'll have to do that next summer. And a lot will come down to how well Garner does if he's given a chance.

Hard to give him anything more than a 2. He's had a terrible year. He's been in and out of the team but never because he fought to deserve another opportunity.

I'm excited to see if Mainoo can take the step in a couple of years. Probably too soon for him now as he needs to develop physically but he looks like an exciting prospect.

And whilst that makes sense to have someone who knows the club and the league I'm not sure McLaren is that guy? He was only with United for a couple of years and he's not been in the PL for a long long time. So I'm not sure how connected he really is with either to be honest?

Have to say I don't really understand that move.

The pressure will be on city. So yes I think they can absolutely slip up.

Definitely not my friend. Liverpool will get it on the final day.

Those scumbags are going to win the lot.

No no but I'm saying just purely in midfield. They need at least 2 plus Garner to show to be a good depth guy.

United are expected to sign at least one midfielder this summer? Is what the Sky Sports article says. If they sign just one midfielder this summer then they are going to finish in a similar position next year.

McTominay is not good enough and nobody really knows if Garner is going to be. Plus United need at least 3 midfield additions.

I think that depends bud. United need a lot of players this summer and they aren't going to be able to bring in all top quality. I think the rebuild needs to be calculated and needs to be with long term stars but also good squad players to replace the dross.

Why not? He's an upgrade on what you have.

I think he'll gain them an extra few points so they'll be even more comfortable. And he'll help them not just beat teams but hammer teams.

He makes them markedly better. They miss a lot of chances. Yes they dominate but they still miss chances. If he works out he's going to put away a lot of chances and make them even better.

I think he'd be a good signing for the right price... But that price is nowhere near £75M. I think he's the kind of player who instantly improves the United midfield. He could then over time, as they add more, become a very good squad player.

I gave him a 7 but was tempted to give him a 6. Look he's had a good year. Along with Ronaldo he's been the best United player. But let's be honest that's not saying a lot is it? He's been really good because he's been so busy. It's like keepers towards the bottom of the league... They look...

Whatever way people want to look at this, on paper it is bad news for the PL. Haaland could legitimately help City dominate for years and years.

I find it laughable that there's been talk of him going to city. I mean for one I think that would be a disastrous signing for City so I guess it would be good if he does go there.

I can't imagine Pep would want anything to do with him. Doesn't seem his kind of player at all.

Losing a lot of these players long term is not a negative. But in the short term I think it'll bring about so much change that there will be issues and problems. There's going to be so much turnover with players, coaches, style and system that there's going to be growing pains.

Because I don't think this United team are that much better than teams like West Ham and Wolves. Arsenal seem to be moving in the right direction and you say Spurs are Spurs but last few years they've not been any worse than United overall. United are set to lose a lot of players, Ten Hag won't...

They don't need a Shaw understudy my friend. But LB is not high high priority for United now.

I don't think that's such a bad thing. See what he's got.

I think United fans need to forget about top 4 next year. They may be able to compete for top 4 but really Ten Hag has a huge job on his hands and needs to build for the medium term. Too many players are going to leave, not enough are going to be brought in and next year is going to be rocky.

Just when you didn't think this team could be anymore unlikeable they go and be even more unlikeable.

Well there is at least that bud yeah. I mean in a season of pathetic and laughable results that had to be the worst yesterday.

4 or 5? Per summer for the next 2-3 summers my friend.

What an utter embarrassment and disgrace this team really is. If Ten Hag doesn't have a wholesale clear out then he's done for from the start.

This year I've watched more football than I have in a long time.

Not as much as a Liverpool trophy.

Not sure haha is right. Real won't beat Liverpool and I'd rather City won the CL than Liverpool.

Football really is dead. The officiating is just awful in every game and the Scousers are going to win the lot. If they do win the quadruple (and I do think they will) I'm done with it.

Worst officiating I've ever seen.

Real aren't going to be good enough to beat Liverpool and this defeat will suck the life out of city in the league. Quadruple is done.

Keeping a player that isn't good enough does not make sense.

And that's the quadruple confirmed.

Rangnick has suggested today that he's going to stay. That may be a mistake for Ten Hag. There's no denying his still got the ability but he doesn't press and Ten Hag needs to implement that straight away.

Why on earth would Ten Hag want to keep him. I mean if that's true then United are well and truly done as a legit force. If Ten Hag isn't going to come in and stamp his authority and get rid of players who simply aren't good enough then wow.

They keep on winning and keep putting the pressure back on City.

Shame really. I think United would have really benefited from a season without Europa League or Europa conference football.

Sympathies go to his family. This one was a weird one as it was reported Thursday that he had died, then it turned out he hadn't and of course now he has.

I mean United have a lot of work to do and LB is a spot they need to upgrade. But I think RB is a much bigger need. If they can get a really good RB in then I think they can go with Shaw for a year.