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Manchester United's defensive situation is perplexing at best. Whilst Rio Ferdinand grows older, he continues to put in sterling, aggressive, dominant performances at the back. Nemanja Vidic's legs may be gone, but every appearance he makes solidifies his reputation as one...read more »

Of all the young defensive talents dragging their feet across Europe's penalty areas, none are as highly rated as Real Madrid's Raphael Varane. The French prodigy has had a heap of pressure pressed onto his shoulders, but has thus far stood...read more »

Benfica always seem to have a talented young thing waiting in the wings for a move to a big club, but their latest hotly-tipped starlet more or less takes the biscuit. I'm referring to Nemanja Matic, a man who sounds like...read more »

Manchester United's defensive issues have been much publicised this season. Whilst their flaws have been masked adeptly by Sir Alex Ferguson's free-scoring forwards, they're there for everyone to see. Whilst Rio Ferdinand has made a return to form this year, his...read more »

When it comes to Manchester United, it seems that all the talk about Wayne Rooney's future has distracted from Sir Alex's defence and midfield, two areas that will definitely need to be looked at this summer. Whilst Manchester United are spoiled...read more »

The last time a Manchester club went after a Swansea City player, Scott Sinclair ended up moving to Manchester City and enjoying what's ended up being a long-term spell on the bench. The young winger made a grave error in trading...read more »

There are a lot of really talented players currently plying their trade at Borussia Dortmund, but chief among them may well be their world-class German defender, Mats Hummels. Naturally, this has made him a prime transfer target for big clubs throughout...read more »

When it comes to defenders, more so than any other position on a football pitch, it makes sense to look to experience. Whilst youthful exuberance can reap results further up the pitch, it’s often costly in defensive positions. After all, the...read more »

Manchester United finally looked back to their best with a 3-0 victory against Newcastle, but concerns still persist as to whether Sir Alex Ferguson’s side has the potential to launch a concerted title-charge this season. They were pipped to the post...read more »

Despite having an excellent debut season at Manchester United, Javier Hernandez’s Manchester United stock now seems to be on the decline. It’s a little curious, no doubt, as it’s clear that Hernandez is a talented forward, but it’s a testament...read more »