So, Manchester united have just won there 20th premier league title. Hats off to them,they were very consistent throughout the season and fully deserve it. Sir Alex Ferguson has managed to put a side to challenge for the title year after year in his career. This last side however was in no means his best, one of the reasons I find is that the current crop of defensive midfielders do not stand with those in the past. After the departure of Roy Keane United have failed to find the aggressive edge that he provided while doing his defensive duties perfectly. Both Michael carrick and Tom cleverly were very good in past season,but they were unable to break down opposition attacks. In this article we will look the top 5 signings which United could make to solve this problem.
Kevin Strootman
Currently playing in his home country Netherlands, Kevin Strootman will be the perfect fit for this role at United. He’s a tough tackling box-to-box midfielder who gets himself on the pitch very well, breaking up opposition attacks then distributing the ball to his team mates with speed and accuracy.
The Dutchman’s physique and strength will also prove to be very beneficial for United, considering the Premier League is one of the most physically demanding leagues in the world. Strootman is slowly becoming a regular in the Dutch international team, which can only help the youngster’s progress, he can become one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe if he goes into the right hands.
Victor Wanyama
Victor Wanyama played an important role in Celtic's impressive Champions League campaign this season, he gave stand-out performances against Barcelona and Spartak Moscow which made him come into notice of the media. Due to this the strong Kenyan’s price increased in the market. With not only United following for his signature, but other Premier League top-guns like Arsenal and Chelsea also. Wanyama’s strength and determination are key characteristics that would see him succeed in a defensive midfield role at Old Trafford and his young age is a plus point as he can go on to become one of the greats means he could go on to become one of the greats,this aspect will surely attract any player.
Ilkay Gundogan
The 22-year-old German midfielder showed what he can do for Borussia Dortmund in their 4-1 thrashing of Spanish giants Real Madrid and he would have been in the headlines more if Robert Lewandowski had not scored those four goals that night. Gundogan is a real threat durin counter attacks, using his superb dribbling and passing skills he easily finds his forwards. His ability to keep a high level of concentration for an entire 90 minutes is a quality that every manager would want to see in a player in that position. In a recent interview the German revealed he would be interested in joining a English club in the future so he could very well be the answer to United's problems.
Marouane Fellaini
Marouane Fellaini is a name the majority of us will know too well. His performances against United over the years have been impressive, Everton’s 4-4 draw at Old Trafford in the 2011-2012 season was a game where he was the stand out performer. Fellaini’s height and strength are his two plus points that makes him different from all other players in the centre of the parkgive him a huge advantage over most players in the centre of the park. The midfielder is also very capable of scoring goals for his team netting 12 times for The Toffee’s this season. United will have to act quickly to bring in this potential Player, with Chelsea and Arsenal keen on acquiring the talented player’s services.
Maxime Gonalons
Gonalons will be more of an unknown name to some of you; the French midfielder has been perfectly playing at Lyon’s midfield for the last few seasons and is improving with every match. The 24-year-old has a big physical presence and isn’t afraid to go in for a tackle, he’ll put his body on the line to break up attacks and give his defenders the protection they want in a game. The French international impressed during games against Tottenham in this season's Europa League campaign and has caught the eye of Arsenal who want to eagerly sign him provided that he is French.
Kevin Strootman
Currently playing in his home country Netherlands, Kevin Strootman will be the perfect fit for this role at United. He’s a tough tackling box-to-box midfielder who gets himself on the pitch very well, breaking up opposition attacks then distributing the ball to his team mates with speed and accuracy.
The Dutchman’s physique and strength will also prove to be very beneficial for United, considering the Premier League is one of the most physically demanding leagues in the world. Strootman is slowly becoming a regular in the Dutch international team, which can only help the youngster’s progress, he can become one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe if he goes into the right hands.
Victor Wanyama
Victor Wanyama played an important role in Celtic's impressive Champions League campaign this season, he gave stand-out performances against Barcelona and Spartak Moscow which made him come into notice of the media. Due to this the strong Kenyan’s price increased in the market. With not only United following for his signature, but other Premier League top-guns like Arsenal and Chelsea also. Wanyama’s strength and determination are key characteristics that would see him succeed in a defensive midfield role at Old Trafford and his young age is a plus point as he can go on to become one of the greats means he could go on to become one of the greats,this aspect will surely attract any player.
Ilkay Gundogan
The 22-year-old German midfielder showed what he can do for Borussia Dortmund in their 4-1 thrashing of Spanish giants Real Madrid and he would have been in the headlines more if Robert Lewandowski had not scored those four goals that night. Gundogan is a real threat durin counter attacks, using his superb dribbling and passing skills he easily finds his forwards. His ability to keep a high level of concentration for an entire 90 minutes is a quality that every manager would want to see in a player in that position. In a recent interview the German revealed he would be interested in joining a English club in the future so he could very well be the answer to United's problems.
Marouane Fellaini
Marouane Fellaini is a name the majority of us will know too well. His performances against United over the years have been impressive, Everton’s 4-4 draw at Old Trafford in the 2011-2012 season was a game where he was the stand out performer. Fellaini’s height and strength are his two plus points that makes him different from all other players in the centre of the parkgive him a huge advantage over most players in the centre of the park. The midfielder is also very capable of scoring goals for his team netting 12 times for The Toffee’s this season. United will have to act quickly to bring in this potential Player, with Chelsea and Arsenal keen on acquiring the talented player’s services.
Maxime Gonalons
Gonalons will be more of an unknown name to some of you; the French midfielder has been perfectly playing at Lyon’s midfield for the last few seasons and is improving with every match. The 24-year-old has a big physical presence and isn’t afraid to go in for a tackle, he’ll put his body on the line to break up attacks and give his defenders the protection they want in a game. The French international impressed during games against Tottenham in this season's Europa League campaign and has caught the eye of Arsenal who want to eagerly sign him provided that he is French.
