For the Man Utd fans in the Transfer Tavern, a few new January signings are absolutely essential…
The Red Devils have been going well in recent weeks, with Jose Mourinho spearheading a remarkable turnaround at Old Trafford – but there is only so much that the Portuguese boss can do.
In the past, he has had some of Europe’s best players to choose from – and his team at Chelsea was arguably one of the Premier League’s best – but that is not the case at Old Trafford.
He has a few stars, of course, most notably Pogba and Ibrahimovic – but there are a few positions that could do with a serious upgrade.
If Mourinho wants to force his way into Champions League contention, he needs to recruit a few players – and our landlord thinks that he needs to get to work and get some deals sorted over the next few days.
With that said, Mourinho seriously should seal deals for these 2 this week…
Kostas Manolas
The duo of Marcos Rojo and Johnny Evans have done well in recent weeks, but neither of the pair are good enough to play regularly at the highest level.
Jose Mourinho has been charged with taking Man Utd back to the top of the European pile – and to do that, he must ensure that he has a solid foundation in his side; and that foundation begins with the central defence.
Always a manager that places a strong focus on defensive stability, Kostas Manolas could be the perfect defender to man the heart of his defence for years to come.
Strong in the air and comfortable with the ball at his feet, Manolas is the perfect defender – signalled by his startling rise in Serie A.
Patrice Evra
What a story this would be.
Patrice Evra is not playing for Juventus at present, and that has left many in the Tavern touting him for a move back to the Premier League.
Jose Mourinho has always had a preference for older, more experienced players – and Evra would likely be a welcome addition at Old Trafford.
He likely wouldn’t be a regular starter ahead of the likes of Blind and Shaw, but the influence that he would have in the dressing room could be vital – and you wouldn’t put it past Mourinho to to bring him back home.
