The transfer window comes to a close in a little over a week, so I thought I'd start a thread discussing the transfers so far and any possible transfers before September 1st.
Which clubs do you think have been the most savvy this summer? Which clubs have snapped up bargains, which clubs have wasted their cash? Which signings will succeed and which will flop?
I'm a United fan and, personally, I think Fergie's been very wise this summer. EVDS will, I'm confident, be the man to finally break out of Peter Schmeichel's shadow, and I'm sure he'll get us some points this season. Park looks very lively and will push Giggs and Ronaldo for places, which is exactly what we needed. We needed a keeper and a winger and we got them. The best thing about both signings is that they didn't break the bank. Fergie wasted money on the likes of Forlan, Veron and Kleberson and he seems to have learned his lesson. Maybe it's the presence of the Glazers, in which case it would be the only positive of them taking over the club.
Fergie also got rid of some wage-eaters like Kleberson and Phil Neville who were deadweight.
United still need a central midfielder (finger crossed we get Ballack next year) but the squad looks stronger now than last year. Could still do with some more depth, though. I'd still like us to sign Michael Owen, especially with Louis "Mr. Glass" Saha unavailable. Real Madrid have signed United target Cicinho, but I can't say I'm too bothered. A right back isn't a priority, especially for the money we would have had to pay.
Which clubs do you think have been the most savvy this summer? Which clubs have snapped up bargains, which clubs have wasted their cash? Which signings will succeed and which will flop?
I'm a United fan and, personally, I think Fergie's been very wise this summer. EVDS will, I'm confident, be the man to finally break out of Peter Schmeichel's shadow, and I'm sure he'll get us some points this season. Park looks very lively and will push Giggs and Ronaldo for places, which is exactly what we needed. We needed a keeper and a winger and we got them. The best thing about both signings is that they didn't break the bank. Fergie wasted money on the likes of Forlan, Veron and Kleberson and he seems to have learned his lesson. Maybe it's the presence of the Glazers, in which case it would be the only positive of them taking over the club.
Fergie also got rid of some wage-eaters like Kleberson and Phil Neville who were deadweight.
United still need a central midfielder (finger crossed we get Ballack next year) but the squad looks stronger now than last year. Could still do with some more depth, though. I'd still like us to sign Michael Owen, especially with Louis "Mr. Glass" Saha unavailable. Real Madrid have signed United target Cicinho, but I can't say I'm too bothered. A right back isn't a priority, especially for the money we would have had to pay.
