Summer transfer window - 2016

Bump

Well we now have a manager so let the discussion restart, with Mourinho it's more interest than excitement for me but still I expect the transfer window to be fun and big money to spent. In terms of position nothing's really changed: CB, CM, RW, ST.

Ideally I'd like to see something like:



Trying to be semi realistic, I think players like Kane or Griezmann we'll have to wait another season for. Expect new CB as I don't see Mou sticking with Blind there regularly, someone more experienced may be more ideal but not too many top notch ones seem to be out there and available so a youngish with big potential may be the way, reports suggest Marquinhos and Varane have itchy feet but it will still be difficult to prise them away even with Jose. Midfield for me we need more of a playmaker or box to box at least, no.6 position is well covered imo, I'd love Saul who is an all rounder but has the ability to create from deep and run beyond the striker, just signed a new contract though so looks unlikely but we've seen players move before after signing new deals so here's hoping.

Right wing is a huge issue, Mahrez can create and score, I think we could tempt him even without CL football but the problem is there are likely going to be teams after him who do have it. Mane would be decent alternative, pace to burn, scores goals, can play anywhere across the front, tore Jose's Cheslea to shreds on a few occasions, he'll for sure be on the move this summer and his work rate should also appeal to Mourinho. We've been linked to Joao Mario as well and have heard good things but I haven't seen anything of him myself.

Up front I think Ibra is the way to go and looks likely to happen, experienced, scores goals for fun, no transfer fee so we can use the money elsewhere provides the perfect foil to the likes of Rashford, Martial etc. taking the weight off their shoulders. Given his age he wouldn't stifle our youngsters too much and we can rotate them across the strikers position plus Rooney can still play that role, then two or three years down the line Martial or Rashford will be ready or we bring someone in.

Big money move, wise 'marquee' signing if you will... my dream would be Griezmann but I wouldn't be surprised to see James come in though you then have the Rooney conundrum.