Next seasons squad

[HarryBreadbap]

“There has to be no bad character energy.”

Correct, Andros - hence why Romero and Spence have to go.

I’m not particularly sure on on VDV’s character, but I’d keep him as I can’t see RDZ standing for any nonsense from him.

Spence won't be going anywhere.

Quite obvious.

 

[Mikey10]

Spence won't be going anywhere.

Quite obvious.

Quite possibly true, but a shame imo. Not reliable enough on the field and his attitude remains questionable.

 

[metalgear]

i would upgrade porro before spence
spence is better at hold up play and pretty good at 1v1s
imo he is also a better defender than porro

 

[parklane1]

Quite possibly true, but a shame imo. Not reliable enough on the field and his attitude remains questionable.

My thoughts as well, he has talent but [ and i hope i am wrong] he gives the impression he thinks he is better then he really is.

 

[Finney Is Back]

Solanke played just 15 PL games this season.

Please don't tell me he is capable under any manager. He is not.

Part of the reason we were all bricking ourselves on Sunday is because of Dominic Solanke, 15 appearances, three goals, and zero assists.

If this is our ambition, then welcome to another 17th position.

You expected our centre forward to be able to score goals playing Frank ball? Just about the only chance you'll ever get is a header from a corner or a half chance from a second ball after a long throw.

I'll be happy if we sign a new centre forward this summer (I think Richi will be sold) but think it would be sensible to keep Solanke so that we have a second option. I also think he will be quite suited to RDZ's high pressing game (Solanke did quite well playing in Ange's high pressing system I thought).

 

[Raziel]

So my question for everyone is we spent 220M total, 150M net last season. With that in mind, what do you think is realistic? (so much of this thread borders on sell everyone and buy new team). So more a possible, priorities and understanding this is probably window 1 of a multi-window fix.

Lets assume
Scenario A - We have same net spend, can be lifted by sales
Scenario B - We up net spend to 200M + sales
What do you do

For simplicity
- RKM, Bissouma, Davies are all assumed gone/out of contract, don't need to be mentioned
- Fringe youth/loan players, Scarlett, Devine, Philips, Solomon, Taki, etc. are part of plans, I'd say probably Moore/Lankshear/Vuskovic only real options

For me
Scenario A,
- Sell Sarr, Romero, Dragusin, Vic, Richi, a few of the loan players, should get you in 100M-120M on top of budget
- Buy GK (senior backup to Kinsky, 10M), CB (Sensei and Vuskovic, both free), LB (Robertson, free), Palhinha (20M), LW (Savino 40M), leaves you with 150-170M for a CF, CM and perhaps RW? (we don't know medical details of Kudus/Deki). This to me is the United last season scenario, splash on Savino, a CF (Marmoush?) and CM (both could be club record signings) and maybe some left over for a up and coming RW?
- That's a minimum of 8 squad changes with 9 incoming (it's a lot)

Scenario B,
- Same sales except you add Solanke to list, loan one of Gray/Bergvall out
- Buy same list, except add 2nd Striker, 2nd CM, upgrade RW option, maybe buy a keeper to be #1
- 10+ squad changes in and out

Future view
- Summer 2027, Odobert, Tel, Gallagher, Xavi, Maddison, Spence would be potentially for sale if they haven't established themselves under RDZ.