Red Devils Linked With Janmaat - Why The Dutch Defender Would Be A Good Option For Manchester United

Manchester United have already been very active this summer and have secured the signings of Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera. United's defence was of their main criticisms last season. Injuries didn't help, but the form wasn't great from their backline. Rafael and Patrice Evra could be exempt from that, however, although they went through some dodgy patches. Despite this, their defence has actually gotten weaker with Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand both leaving the club. Alexander Buttner has also left the club and Evra's future looks in doubt.

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Red Devils Must Handle Defender's Future Carefully - Why Manchester United Should Not Be So Hasty In Selling Patrice Evra

When you buy a new young player ro replace an old star, there is a tendency to just discard the older player as you want to give the new star more chance to play every week. However, the ageing stars still have a lot to give any club and, for that reason, they should not be thrown onto the transfer list. The players themselves often also want to continue at the club as they feel they still have something to offer, but unfortunately it rarely happens.

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Di Maria Linked With Old Trafford Move - Why Real Madrid Star Would Be Perfect For Manchester United

Real Madrid are set for a huge summer of potential incomings and outgoings, with plenty of names that can be assigned to each list. Radamel Falcao, Toni Kroos and Luiz Gustavo are dominating the incomings, while Alvaro Morata, Angel Di Maria and Sami Khedira are dominating the outgoings. Whatever happens at Madrid, it is almost guaranteed that whoever they sell will be replaced with quality. Manchester United are hoping to do the same thing, as they have already bought Luke Shaw to replace Alexander Buttner, as well as Ander Herrera to help ease their midfield troubles.

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Atletico Madrid Star Linked With Old Trafford Move - Why Manchester United Should Try To Sign Him

Manchester United had never really had a problem in defence until they entered the 2013/2014 campaign. Maybe it was because Sir Alex Ferguson had a huge influence, or the staff he employed were far better than what David Moyes offered. One thing for certain is the fact that United had huge injury problems at the back. It got so bad at one point that Michael Carrick had to slot in for a couple of games as they had just one fit centre back.

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Evra out on his butt as new signing takes over

Finally, after 6 long seasons Sir Alex has signed a left back in the shape of 23 year old Alexander Buttner to compete with the ever-present Patrice Evra, and it looks as if the new-boy will go straight into the side for the league game against Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

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