Since both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic left Old Trafford earlier this summer (selfish of them to leave at the same time, really), Manchester United have been linked to a number of different centre-backs.
I’m sure that fans are waiting with baited breath to see who Louis Van Gaal signs. The Dutchman faces a massive challenge this summer (and indeed, over the next 12 or so months), but if he makes the right addition(s) in this area, his life could prove to be significantly easier.
It won’t be easy to replace Ferdinand and Vidic. Both of them will likely be remembered as Manchester United legends. LVG needs to ensure that he chases targets who are just as good (or who could prove to be just as good in the long-run).
This brings me to The Red Devil’s interest in Borussia Dortmund’s superstar centre-back, Mats Hummels. He’s one of the few defenders in world football who’s good enough to come in and make an instant impact at Old Trafford.
Hummels is a mountain of a man, whose aerial dominance, strength and tackling ability are sure to make him an instant hit in the Premier League. His playing style isn’t a million miles away from Rio Ferdinand’s (though his distribution from the back probably isn’t as good), so I’m sure he’ll fit in nicely at Old Trafford.
Here’s the good news: according to The Mirror, ‘Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal’ for Hummels. The source suggests that Barcelona have ended their interest in the player and that The Red Devils could agree terms at some stage this week.
It’s also noted that Dortmund have already brought in Matthias Ginter, a talented young centre-back who could act as Hummels’ replacement. Now could be the right time for The Red Devils to swoop in and make a speculative bid.
There’s no telling how important a player like Mats Hummels could prove to be for Manchester United over the next couple of years. Let’s hope that Louis Van Gaal is on the case.
What’s your take? Should The Red Devils really be in the market for Mats Hummels?
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jurhen klopp has cleared out that the world cup winners duo hummels and reus not for sale..we have been limited to rumours in vidal chase and now hummels..
manchester united should do all the ways possible and sign mat hummels, and leave vermalain go away
hw sure are you guys ?
man u really needs hummels at d club lyk cwiously
I fill good when u mention mats hummels, sign him plz is agood man indeed
mats is the man perfectly for red devial leave vermalein and take daley blind
Enough of the rumours. We need action. Pls LVG go for Hummel & Vidal even if it amounts to breaking the bank. With the duo, we shall conquer the world & get to where we belong. UNITED FOREVER.
I hate this romours!they are making my heart to pump faster
Hope the information is true_too much rumors
I don’t think that it can happen matts to join MAN U becouse J. KLOP promised him to eat a broomstick last week.
Utd need hummels
am really disappointed in man united scouts they are poor and slow in everytin am telling u woodward or watever u better act fast before its too late u cant play wit our heart dis season nkwasea fo)
if u guys I mean giggs lvg woodward so on and so fort refuse to sign better players may fire burn u in a professional way .for united is too special to be use for business abodam fo)