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#3 An Elite, Recognized Center-Back Partnership
Since the defensive duo of Rio Ferdinand and Serbian Nemanja Vidic under the Sir Alex Ferguson day's, Manchester United have lacked a true defensive central combination. A lot of center-backs have come and gone, and Manchester United have still not found an elite central defensive combination that can protect David de Gea. Five of Manchester United last thirteen fixtures have ended in clean sheets. But much can be pointed towards de Gea.
Manchester United need to look appropriately with an astute eye when determining who to buy. They cannot afford to sign an expensive name, just for the commercial side of things. Sergio Ramos and Diego Godin look like fairytale signings. Nathan Ake is an affordable realistic signing with Premier League experience to boost. Jonathan Tah and Mario Hermoso, of both Bayer 04 and Espanyol respectively, look like good additions towards this Manchester United team.
The current crop of talent available for Solskjaer, is shaky at best and vulnerable, to say the least. Chris Smalling's and Phil Jones' places in the team can be attributed to them being Sir Alex Ferguson's players. Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof have both not shown both the mental and physical assets needed in order for Manchester United to truly contend on all fronts.
Elite and competitive competition is needed to shore up the middle of defensive. Who can remember Chris Smalling's last good game?
