The 2022 winter window is about to close, and Manchester United are still doing nothing in terms of reinforcements. At present, the main task of Manchester United in this winter window is to clear up the redundant staff, as for reinforcements, it is most likely left until the official manager is determined. But whether United's new manager is Pochettino or Tenhag, or someone else, the midfield position has reached the point where it has to be reinforced, and there is probably more than one person coming, for obvious reasons.
Because there is far more than one midfielder with the possibility of leaving the team. First of all, Pogba's contract with Jesse Lingard is about to expire, and these two people will certainly not renew their contracts in the middle of the season. After the contract expires, Pogba still has a chance to stay in the team, but Jesse Lingard must go. In addition, Mata's contract expires, van der Beek is not unlikely to leave the team, and Nemanja Matic is getting older. In short, whether it is a starter or a substitute, Manchester United's midfield needs fresh blood, as few as 2 people, as many as 3 people.
Earlier, several editors of the Manchester Evening Post recommended several midfielders to Manchester United, with Tyrone Marshall arguing that De Klan Rice was the best option if United continued the 433 formation, followed by Bellingham, while Rich Fay believed that if Pogba and Van de Beek left, United should prefer Leicester City's Endi, followed by Brighton's Bisuma and Milan's Casey, while Steven Railston believed that Bellingham was a special genius. The potential is huge and can guarantee at least 10 years of worry-free in Manchester United midfield.
The three editors mentioned five midfielders, but Declan Rice, Bellingham and Ndidi were clearly the top three. And since any of these 3 midfielders will not be worth less, Rice and Bellingham may even be close to 100 million pounds. As a result, United can only choose one of them. But it's no exaggeration to say that any of these three can join and United can line up a world-class midfield combination.
In terms of personal ability, Declan Rice is the most comprehensive and reassuring. He has been playing in the Premier League for 5 seasons, the last 4 of which he has been the main player of the team, and he is currently only 23 years old. This season, Rice's performance has improved significantly. The defensive end gives a sense of maturity and stability, and there is also great progress in advancing with the ball and passing threatening balls. As of now, Rice has scored 1 goal and assisted 4 times, and has entered the ranks of the top B2B midfielders. Against Manchester United, McTominay's ability in all respects in front of Rice was dwarfed.
If West Ham miss out on the top 4 this season, the likelihood of Rice leaving the squad increases. He is currently worth €75 million, the most expensive midfielder in the country. In the past, the transfer fee of local players will definitely take into account the bonus of the account book. Therefore, the asking price of West Ham will certainly not be less than 100 million euros.
Bellingham was infinitely close to Manchester United, but was eventually cut off by Dort. Today, the 18-year-old England youngster has played for Dort, with the same price as Rice at 75 million euros, and his transfer fee will certainly not be less than 100 million euros. But to be honest, none of the sky-high young people who came out of Dort have been able to play a performance that matches their value. Until Sancho's "instruction manual" was found, United should still be sane about Bellingham.
Ndidi is quite vocal among United fans because of his defensive prowess and ability to play a single back. This season, Ndidi has averaged 3.62 steals and 2.38 interceptions per game, which rank 1st in the same position in the Premier League, 2.54 clearances and 9.2 times to regain the ball, and the Second place in the Same Place in the Premier League. With Ndidi in midfield, United's defensive prowess has been lifted by at least one notch. In addition, Ndidi does not have the bonus of the local "hukou book", and the transfer fee can better reflect the personal value.
Leicester City has a mediocre record this season, currently in 10th place, and the possibility of Rogers leaving Fox City after the end of the season is not ruled out. Once the manager leaves, there will be a big change in personnel, and United are expected to take the opportunity to take Ndidi.
If any of the above three can win any one, 1 of McTominay and Fred will enter the rotation lineup. And if Pogba can stay in the team, then Ndidi is the best choice. Coupled with the B fee, not only the division of labor is clear, the structure is more reasonable, which is the ideal midfield 3-man group in the minds of Manchester United fans.