Five realistic summer signings for David Moyes at Old Trafford.
Despite a dismal first season at Old Trafford, David Moyes is likely to be kept on as manager and given money to spend in the summer – with some reports claiming the Scot will be handed a kitty of £200m!
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Moyes needs to add steel to the midfield and defence, and creativity to the flanks. We identify five realistic summer signings who could make United great again:
Seamus Coleman
Man United fans may not be particularly impressed to see Moyes targeting another former Everton charge after Marouane Fellaini’s inconspicuous form at Old Trafford but Coleman has proved himself one of the best right-backs in the Premier League this season.
The Irishman’s lung-busting displays down the right have resulted in an impressive six league goals and the 25-year-old has shown impressive maturity defesnively. Moyes reportedly doesn’t fancy Rafael, and Phil Jones and Chris Smalling should be allowed to settle at centre half, rather than face constant changes in position.
Ezequiel Garay
With Nemanja Vidic joining Inter Milan this summer and Rio Ferdinand unlikely to be offered a new deal, strengthening the centre of defence is a priority for Moyes.
Jonny Evans remains Mr. Dependable but United need some star quality ahead of the promising but unpolished Jones and Smalling.
Benfica’s Garay was linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer and is a centre half with all the attributes to replace Vidic and Ferdinand. At 27, he is coming into his prime.
Toni Kroos
If the Red Devils could land the brilliant German international, there would be a fresh wave of optimism around the club. Although Kroos is a key member of an outstanding Bayern Munich squad, 24-year-old midfielder is yet to sign a new deal with the club and could be sold for a hefty fee this summer.
Kroos is a class above the likes of Michael Carrick and Fellaini, and is a player who could replicate the kind of timeless display Ryan Giggs produced last night against Olympiacos.
Marco Reus
Same league, same international side, same age and the similar ability as Kroos; Reus is another German sensational to have been linked with United.
A swap deal involving Kagawa – and a significant amount of cash – is not so hard to believe and Reus, who plays on the left wing normally, would be a massive upgrade of the likes of Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Nani, all of whom have struggled for consistency under Moyes.
Luke Shaw
With Patrice Evra likely to depart and the continued ineptitude of backup Alexander Buttner, left-back will also be an area that needs Moyes’ attention this summer. The Scot’s first choice, Everton’s Leighton Baines, is no longer an option after the England international signed a new deal at Goodison Park.
But Baines’ international teammate Shaw, who already boasts bags of experience in the Premier League with Southampton, looks set to achieve great things. Chelsea and Tottenham are also interested in the youngster, who will likely cost in excess of £25m.