Wenger Admits Uncertainty About Vermaelen - Why Gunners Captain Could Be Set For Exit

In a recent press conference, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he is unsure if Thomas Vermaelen will be at the club for the new season. Sky Sports have linked the player with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.

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Former Red Devils Star Recommends Aston Villa Defender - Why Ron Vlaar Could Be The Man Manchester United Need

Manchester United’s defence is on area that looks set for a major reshuffle this season.  Long-serving centre-backs Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic have already left the club, and Patrice Evra is rumoured to be another possible departure.  According to former Red Devils defender Paul McGrath, one man who could fit in well in the side’s backline is Aston Villa’s Ron Vlaar.

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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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THREE Players Who Manchester United Could Sign Instead Of Arsenal Captain

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for a central defender all summer now, but there hasn't been any movement just yet. It appears as though United are chasing a relatively cheap replacement for Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand. They have looked at two quite different types of footballers. Stefan de Vrij is very much a young, up-and-coming centre-back with a lot of potential. Thomas Vermaelen, on the other hand, is an experienced Premier League defender with not too many years left at the top. Therefore, it is hard to pinpoint what type of defender the Red Devils want. 

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United Spoilt For Choice At Left-Back - Why The Signing Of Luke Shaw Could Signal The End For Patrice Evra

After superb performances at left-back for Southampton, 18-year-old Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United in June following England’s World Cup exit. Although very young, he has Premier League experience with the Saints and has already played at a World Cup, so everyone knows what he can do. Does this spell the end for Patrice Evra at Manchester United?

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United Eye Dortmund Centre-Back - Why He Would Help The Red Devils' Inexperienced Defence

Many Dutch players have been linked with Manchester United due to the current Netherlands manager being set to take over at Old Trafford after the World Cup.  The club are, however, said to be after one man who Louis van Gaal does not know.

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Van Gaal Eyes A Familiar Face For United - Why Dutch Defender Should Move To Old Trafford

As it stands, Manchester United’s centre-back options are Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans.  With veterans Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic having left Old Trafford, there is now a very youthful look to the Red Devils’ backline.  The arrival of 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw is only further proof of that.

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Red Devils Eye Vermaelen - Why Manchester United Can Do Better Than The Arsenal Man

With news coming through of another transfer blow to Manchester United in the form of a rejected offer for Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera, it seems as though the Red Devils can't find a transfer avenue to pursue. However, it hasn't deterred their search for other players to bring in.

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Manchester United MUST Give Ferdinand Another Season At Old Trafford - Here's Why

The future of Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United still remains a mystery, with the 35-year-old stating that he wants to continue “living the dream” at Old Trafford. Like the rest of his team, Ferdinand has struggled for consistency and has looked well out of his depth in the big games this season.

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Manchester United Unrest Will Only Kill The Club

Every club has bad seasons. That is the beauty of football; one year things can be absolutely terrible with no luck whatsoever, but the next we see the stars align and the same team are enjoying success.

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Ferdinand Believes In Manchester United's Top 4 Challenge - But Should He?

Rio Ferdinand has always been one to run his mouth, whether it is his business or not. That's why some like him, that's why some people don't. He seems to be at it again though, regardless of how anyone feels about it, as the Manchester United centre-half has exclaimed, via Twitter, reported in the Daily Mail, how his side WILL finish in the top four in the Premier League table this season. But is he right in saying so?

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5 Manchester United Players Who Need To Pull Their Socks Up This Season

With the unusual scenario of not having Sir Alex Ferguson in the dugout after his retirement, life at Old Trafford isn’t so rosy. David Moyes has come in and after nine games United lie in a lowly eighth. Unsurprisingly the side has come under criticism and here are the players I feel warrant it the most.

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Why do defenders cost less?

I’ve never understood why the most expensive defender in footballing history is half the price of the most expensive attacking player in the history? Are they not just as important?

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Could this be the end for Rio Ferdinand?

I have heard inklings from certain media outlets seeming to suggest that they think this may be the last season for Rio Ferdinand. If it does turn out to be true, who would be the best to replace him?

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Why Chris Smalling Should Have Gone Out On Loan

Chris Smalling seems to be one of Roy Hodgson’s ‘teacher’s pets’ within the England squad. This is perhaps down to the fact he gave him his big break by putting him in the first team at Fulham which then enabled him to get a move to Old Trafford.  In his first season at United, Smalling impressed so much that he was named on the bench for the 2011 Champions League Final against Barcelona ahead of the more experienced Jonny Evans.

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