The current Manchester United squad is certainly not a vintage one, and it is a testament to the powers of the great man that Sir Alex Ferguson was able to make it look so good as it strolled to the title in his last season at the club. Looking at the results this season, and more worryingly, the performances, the lack of world class talent is obvious in many positions. With the January transfer window now open, I will look in depth at the current first-team squad, analysing every player and suggesting who I think should stay and who should go, and who would be a good replacement.
Goalkeepers
David De Gea: Still young in goalkeeping terms, the Spaniard has really developed over the last year into the keeper that United hoped he would be, and looks every inch the natural heir to the number 1 jersey at Old Trafford. In time, could be as good as Schmeichel and Van Der Sar were. Stay.
Anders Lindegaard: Had a chance last season to battle with De Gea for the starting spot, but despite having many chances, failed to shine and eventually lost out. In my opinion too good to be a back-up, and he will certainly be looking to move in the summer at least in an attempt to gain more football and force his way back into the Denmark squad. Leave. No replacement necessary.
Ben Amos: Ben came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford, and there were certainly high hopes for him in his younger days, but that talent has never really flourished, but as a local lad will make an excellent understudy to De Gea after Lindegaard’s departure. Stay.
Sam Johnstone: A bright young goalkeeper who has impressed the coaches at Old Trafford. Whether he can make the step up to the first team in the future is debatable, but only time will tell. Stay.