da luck： Manchester United were oddly quiet during the January transfer window year, with the Red Devils’ only notable business being the departures of both Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay, who joined Everton and Lyon respectively.
da blaze casino： While many had hoped that Man United would be able to further add to their squad on Deadline Day following a summer spending spree of over £100m, Jose Mourinho was clear on the issue, stating there were to be no ins and no outs on the final day of the window.
Rumours of a big money switch to China for Man United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney were also ousted with the statement from the former Porto and Chelsea manager.
Currently sat in sixth place in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Chelsea, and six behind second-placed Arsenal, fans can be forgiven for questioning the lack of investment during the winter.
One thing its absence does mean, however, is that arrivals and of course departures are imminent during the summer of 2017.
Here are THREE January non-movers at Old Trafford that need to leave during the summer…
Chris Smalling
Last year was a brilliant one for Chris Smalling. His partnership with Daley Blind was exceptional, and was a huge reason as to why Man United had such a solid defensive record.
Man United fans who had formerly berated the once clumsy Smalling started eating their words. However, if this season has proven anything, it is that the defender’s performances last campaign were the anomaly rather than the norm, as the Englishman has gone back to his sloppy, slow looking self at the heart of the backline.
Being kept out of the squad by Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo? Time to move on.
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick has been nothing short of fabulous for Man United over the years, and his usefulness in the middle of park has even extended to the past couple of seasons.
His vast experience has provided a level head for the young and new players coming through at Old Trafford. However, Man United’s reliance on their once main man now has to stop, and both manager and fans need to realise that beyond the experience, Carrick cannot deliver on the field as he could do perhaps five years ago. In an evolving squad, he is very much an antique piece.
Jesse Lingard
Unlike the pair previously mentioned, it is not Lingard’s lack of ability that’s the the reason he should say goodbye to Man United this summer, but more sadly the fact he won’t get the playing time he deserves. Lingard was one of the stars of last season,
Lingard was one of the stars of last season, however, under Mourinho he is destined to go under-used and under-appreciated, just as a number of other talented youngsters have done in the past because they are not what the Portuguese manager may deem a ‘big name’.
The England U-21 star should count his losses and move on to pastures new, as I am certain there are plenty of other clubs who would be more than welcome to recognise his talent.