Whoever takes over the manchester United whip from Lonnick this summer will have to be ready for a new and huge challenge, and this summer window of reinforcements will be the key to the success or failure of this challenge. Although United invested £120 million in the summer window last year to strengthen the squad, it is undeniable that the Red Devils are still far from the title race. In addition, due to the possibility of many players leaving the team, Manchester United will definitely open their pockets again this summer and fully support the new manager to create a new squad.
However, now that players are generally highly valued and there are many positions to strengthen, Manchester United cannot all hope for the transfer market. At the end of the season, Lonnick will play the role of a club consultant, he is best at finding young players, and Manchester United's academy has a good batch of seedlings waiting for him to screen.
Earlier, Manchester Evening News reporter George Smith wrote an article analyzing the positioning of three youth players in the new season of Manchester United, they are Ethan Laird, James Garner and Anthony Erlanga.
During Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's time, Wan-Bissaka was an absolute workhorse at right-back. However, with the change of the team's playing style and the increase in the requirements for the full-back's assist ability, Wan-Bissaka's main position was gradually replaced by Dalot. But strictly speaking, Dalot's ability also does not meet the requirements of the giants, which is actually the reason why Manchester United stared at Trippier in the summer window last year.
Laird was briefly promoted to the first team by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and had a brilliant performance. In the first half of the season, Laird was loaned to Swansea, where he started 18 times in 20 games and delivered three assists, making an impressive performance. In the winter window, Laird was on loan to Bournemouth, from relegation to rushing team, which is more conducive to the growth of the youngster. Laird has speed and skill, is not biased at both ends of the attack and defense, and crosses reliably. At present, Laird is highly praised by Manchester United insiders, and the possibility that he will return to Manchester United next season to play an important role is not ruled out.
Like Laird, Garner played a brilliant performance in Nottingham Forest. So far, he has made 30 appearances and 25 starts in all competitions, including 22 starts in 27 league games, scoring 2 goals and assisting 2 times. Nottingham Forest has expressed interest in buying out Ghana, but the players themselves have their first choice to return to Manchester United. In the summer window this year, the variables in Manchester United's midfield are the biggest. Jesse Lingard is determined to leave, pogba and van der Beek's future is in doubt, once these 3 people leave, Manchester United in addition to the introduction of immediate combat, will certainly give the youngster a certain amount of space.
Erlanga have had plenty of opportunities under Ronnick and are growing well, scoring goals in their last two games off the bench. In the new season, no matter who is the manager of Manchester United, Erlanga will definitely get more opportunities.
In fact, in addition to the 3 youngsters mentioned by Man late, Mebri and Amade Diallo are also very promising to gain a foothold in the first team of Manchester United in the new season. Maebley is extremely talented and has strong mental attributes, showing a high level of maturity at a young age, good technology and a broad vision. Lonnick has already transferred Mebry to the first team for training and he appreciates the youngster's potential. If growth goes well, he is expected to succeed Pogba in the future.
Amade Diallo's performance on loan to rangers is memorable. With Anthony Martial's departure and Greenwood's future uncertain, United's winger position is in dire need of fresh blood, and the opportunity to belong to Diallo is coming. These 5 young players, if they enter the first team, can strengthen the thickness of the three weak positions of the forward, midfield and right-back.
Heavy reinforcements + promotion of outstanding seedlings in youth training will certainly be the basic strategy for Manchester United to rebuild this summer. Under Lonnick's guidance, United's new management is expected to deliver a satisfactory answer.