3 Players Manchester United Need To Sign This Summer As A Part Of Rebuilding The Squad

After 9 months of action and excitement, the 2013-14 Premier league called curtains as Manchester City took home the most prized trophy in English football.

It has been an action-packed season with many surprises and twists. However, something which no one expected at the start of the season was Manchester United swooping so low.

In what has been a dreadful transition, the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson left an irreplaceable position which was taken up by David Moyes. Moyes’ ventures proved to be unsuccessful as Manchester United endured it worst ever league campaign after finishing 7^th in the table. Thus, denying themselves of a spot in either of the two European competitions next year.

Clearly, the onus has been on the manager and the lack of quality of the players. That being said, it is essential Manchester United find players to upgrade their armory in the summer. Let’s take a look at three players Manchester United should sign in the summer:

Ricardo Rodriguez

Evra, like so many others is waning rapidly as his age progresses. The rate of Evra’s decline has been rapid and keeping him in the squad anymore might turn out to be fateful for United.

To replace him, Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez is the most suitable choice. Arguably the best left back this season in all of Europe, Rodriguez is a highly matured left back whose attacking and defensive capabilities complement each other very well.

Since Wolfsburg are not in the Champions League, it would be quite easy to tempt Rodriguez into making the move. United should do well to sign him.

Toni Kroos

Well, let me stress on this point. Manchester United’s midfield is so damaged and one player wouldn’t suffice to bring it back to its glory days. Evidently, one addition is far from enough to secure the quality of United’s midfield.

Judging by that, bringing in Toni Kroos would be the best option. A player who is highly underappreciated, Toni Kroos holds the con when it comes to Bayern Munich performing well. His composure on the ball coupled with his excellent passing range has been vital to Bayern Munich’s domination.

Although they possess the big names like Schweinsteiger, Robben and Ribery, Toni Kroos is the man who makes the team work. Capable of playing anywhere in the midfield just like Gundogan, he has a high defensive work rate and a penchant for scoring long-range goals.

Alongside the likes of Mata and possibly Muller, he could be made the brain of the team and control the ball. His ability to dominate the midfield is well-known and Bayern aren’t making full use of that.

Ilkay Gundogan

At the top of the potential targets list, he must be there. A versatile young midfielder with a high engine and legs capable of running throughout the ninety minutes, Gundogan represents everything Manchester United have been missing since the departure of Park ji Sung.

Added to which, Gundogan is excellent going forward and is extremely capable from set-pieces. Earlier this season, Gundogan’s goal against Bayern Munich in the German Supercup was a testament to his ability. Playing behind the striker, Gundogan picked up the ball from the half-way line and ran through their midfield only to curl it into the goal from outside the box after fooling a defender.

Although, he has extended his contract with Dortmund, Ed Woodward should make every effort to bring him to Old Trafford. A player like him would be invaluable in today’s Premier League.