At the start of the season Manchester United broke the world record in order to buy Paul Pogba from Juventus for a fee of 89 million pounds. The current generation of modern football is so interesting that where this record could break we never known.
In José Mourinho’s latest interview he stated that next year could be a very different season in terms of signing. Pogba's 89 million fee may be deemed cheap. He stats that very soon Paul Pogba may lose his status as the world's most expensive player. The manager may have bluntly agreed that United are going to break the bank or to be more specific incinerate the bank to get their man.
He said that United fans may see many surprises next season.
OK surprise means surprise signings. Let's filter that to Surprise World Class Best Of The Best Players on the Pitch.
Mourinho will not be joking around this time as he is very serious.
Let's see a few candidates which fit the above category and also positions where United need players. Looks like Mourinho’s slogan is Make United Great Again!
1. Antoine Griezmann.
He is definitely the first player on our list. He may not be a surprise because he already is in talks with the club. The French international and Atletico Madrid forward is deemed to be the wearer of the famous number 7 shirt previously worn by Memphis Depay, Ronaldo, Beckham, Di Maria, Cantona and Best. Will he be the won to break the curse? His proposed fee is 100 million.
2. Toni Kroos
The Real Madrid power house and pass specialist Kroos is again linked with United. The link may not be strong but he definitely fits the bill. He is a world class Carrick replacement who has accurate vision, long passing capacity and a tough built chap. He has been an important player in the Madrid engine room and due to Madrid involved and his importance United will have to pay easily 65 to 80 Million for him.
3. Gareth Bale.
Arguably one of the best wingers of the game Bale one of the most influential players of the Real Madrid side could be a good surprise signing for United. He is fast he is technical, he is strong he is a finisher all his = one word Beast! Bale has been and import part of Madrid's success. Buying Bale from Madrid will be a very difficult task. He has a said buy out clause of 1 billion euros but buying Bale will be at least to start 120 million pounds. With Madrid also targeting De Gea they may reduce the price on the condition of inclusion of De Gea in the deal, but United will definitely keep him. So for him United will have to pay 150 million without De Gea.
4. Dele Alli
The young sensation of English football Dele Alli lit up the Premier League with his performances with Spurs last season and even more this season. He is Spurs most important player this season. At 20 he is strong, a long passer, pace, and eagle eyed. He is versatile and can play in CDM, CM and his favoured position CAM. With his arrival the midfield could look like Pogba, Herrera and Alli. He is the one United should be going for after Griezmann. He is a future legend and already his demand is high in the market. We may have to persuade him to join but in the end, money plays. His asking price is 100 million and he definitely worth it.
5. Harry Kane.
One more Spurs player and an English talent Harry Kane is a born centre forward. He is great for counter attacking situations. He also has a great partnership with team mate Dele Alli, who also is a United target. With Zaltan's future uncertain United will have to start finding a striker. Rashford is still young and can't be given a big responsibility. Kane will cost around 50 to 65 million pounds and both Alli and Kane will be eve more. Expect an offer for around 150 to 175 million for both.
Now let's have a look at the players who may not be 100 million worth but still a surprise signing.
1. Rapheal Varane
One more Real Madrid player. He is a first choice center back for Zidane and the player will too have to be persuaded to join. As a throw back it was Mourinho who signed Varane for Real Madrid and made him what he is today. He will come at a price of 45 to 55 million and in order to persuade United could use Mourinho, Pogba, Martial or if nothing works then money talks.
3. Marco Verratti
The PSG work horse who stunned Barcelona with his pace and enginuity is also an ideal Carrick replacement. He will not come cheap and will cost 65 to 75 million.
4. Victor Lindelof
Lindelof who was on a verge of completing a deal with United in January is again linked. He it also said that United already have a gentleman's agreement with the player. But for him United will have to pay 50 million pounds.
United have also targeted players like Neymar, Messi but they are true loyalist to their clubs and are Unrealistic signings. Even if United were to sign them they would have to pay 200, 250 Million to start off. So it looks unlikely to happen but could be a great surprise.
Which player do you think is considered relevant and a surprise for United?
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