The signing of Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho is a good start for United this season, but they need more quality in their squad to be title contenders.
Varane, 28, has been granted a visa and has travelled to Manchester to complete his Red Devils move.
The Frenchman is currently in quarantine and due to undergo his medical and sign his contract.
The France star is exactly what United need at the heart of the defence.
With Victor Lindelof proving to be unreliable, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to search for a long-term partner to Harry Maguire.
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United always thought they would consider talent in Spain’s top-flight for their search.
However, few would have picked Varane, simply because it felt unlikely that he would leave Real Madrid.
Having watched the likes of Jules Koundé at Sevilla, and Pau Torres at Villarreal, the club have undoubtedly taken the best option in the serial Champions League winner.
Varane joins Jadon Sancho, 21, as Solskjaer’s second summer signing, but there are still question marks concerning other areas of the pitch.
De Gea or Henderson?
Dean Henderson missed the training camp in Scotland after testing for COVID-19 in July.
The 24-year-old is still feeling the effects of the virus which means David De Gea is likely to start the Premier League season this week against Leeds United.
If this is the case, it is vital we do not see a situation like last season where the ‘keepers were rotated every couple of games.
For certain cup matches the understudy shot-stopper should get a run out, but not in the Champions League or Prem fixtures.
It makes you wonder, with Tom Heaton, 35, also there, if United would be open to selling either Henderson or De Gea.
For me, De Gea, 30, is still the better ‘keeper and should be the one to start behind Varane and Maguire.
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Central midfield
There have been rumours that Solskjaer will go for one defensive midfielder instead of the two he opted for last season.
As it stands, I don’t see this happening. Pre-season games have included two players there.
In addition, with players returning to the starting line-up at different times, due to the Euros, Copa America and injuries, it is likely Solskjaer will start the season with two in that position.
This could mean a welcome back to Scott McTominay and Fred
Both players are solid out of possession, but struggle when they’re expected to pass forward through the lines.
This situation could change if United signs a ball-playing defensive midfielder, but some of the squad will have to be sold first.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
