15 Mar 2021 18:41:21
Rumors today of Saul leaving Atletico, and that also that United could go for Camavinga if Pogba leaves. They share the same agency, I believe.

Ed, our midfield situation is obviously a still a mess as we have mismanaged the pogba problem for a few years. Any ideas how we will be trying to rectify, are either of those players an option?

{Ed002's Note - You are on the wrong page, this is the Manchester United page.}


1.) 15 Mar 2021
15 Mar 2021 19:31:46
Sorry Ed, I meant to ask if United would try to sign Saul or Camavinga to replace Pogba this summer. But sounds like no?

{Ed002's Note - I have explained the interest in both players before but Camavinga has suiters elsewhere who are far more likely to be an option to Manchester United and he would be more of a Matip replacement than Pogba. Saul's agent has had discussions over a move with three other sides but cost and wages are an issue. And I am not sure where you are thinking Pogba is going.}


2.) 15 Mar 2021
15 Mar 2021 20:07:06
Thank you for the answer Ed. At this point I figure Pogba will walk for free next summer, and Matic will be at his end too so perhaps we will make a move to replace one this summer instead of trying to replace both next year.

{Ed002's Note - Nemanja Matic has a contract that runs for three more years as I recall, has no great value and the only interest would be from Benfica (who cannot afford his wages) so it will not be easy. The amatuers have zero relationship with Mino although an option may exist for him at an affordable price, nothing is on the cards right now.}


3.) 15 Mar 2021
15 Mar 2021 20:22:20
Oh I’m sorry you are right! Probably more it feels like he is nearing the end of his road as far as his legs go. Thank you for the answer. I will expect very little activity in the midfield this summer.


4.) 16 Mar 2021
15 Mar 2021 23:23:24
We’ve got Fred, McT, VDB, Matic, Pogba, Bruno and Hannibal signing a new deal and Garner may come into the fold if he continues to impress on loan. Pretty well stocked in the mids.


5.) 16 Mar 2021
16 Mar 2021 05:49:41
Well Eric79, would Ole really trust the likes of VDB/ Matic/ Hannibal/ Garner? It is pretty evident from his over reliance on Fred/ McTom/ Bruno that Ole probably doesn't trust the others much apart from maybe Pogba.


6.) 16 Mar 2021
16 Mar 2021 08:47:37
I hope so and think he’ll have to next year as we will have to prioritise funds where they are needed most which I think will be CB and CF.


7.) 16 Mar 2021
16 Mar 2021 13:24:37
My issue is Matic is on his last legs and can’t provide cover as a sole DM. Pogba doesn’t want to be here. Scott and Fred are great squad players. Donny can’t make it into the side because we were supposed to get a true DM to play him. The rest are young and inexperienced. That’s why we keep playing Fred and Scott whenever.

Ideally we’d sign a Rice so Donny and Bruno can play together. And when pogba leaves, it opens the door to flexibility without needing 2 holding midfielders.