13 Jun 2014 09:48:26
To be fair, if we manage to sign one top player would be a miracle given we aren't qualified for CL. We need young players who has potential to be a top player. Isco is already near the world class. I don't think we will lure him even with higher wage.

1.) 13 Jun 2014
I agree that to put faith in youth is good. And it is also more exciting to see young players develop into top class players than to buy a fully developed player. On the other hand, PSG, ManCity, Monaco (and perhaps Anzhi) managed to attract world class players without CL. So a question for Ed (even though you don't want to discuss money), but I am quite naive in this and would appreciate to get some insight: My impression through media is that ManUnited has been reluctant to pay large sums to agents in the past (Pogba?). Could this be a reason why the club have struggled/struggle to sign some big names?

{Ed002's Note - Putting aside Pogba which is unrelated, all clubs want to reduce the money they spend on agents - which can be very significant. It is not the reason Manchester United has "struggled" - Mata arrived for a very significant fee in January, so they are not struggling that much.}

2.) 13 Jun 2014
I think we need a mix, young players like Shaw and Clasie are all well and good, but they are so much better with experienced players alongside them.

3.) 13 Jun 2014
Ed, are we interested in Pogba this summer? I saw your post yesterday, I think, suggesting that Juve would be willing to sacrifice him for Sanchez and their finances

{Ed002's Note - I wouldn't hold your breath.}