Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has insisted that Manchester United must recruit more than just Juan Mata to make them competitive again. The 20-time champions of England, who currently sit seventh in the Premier League under the management of David Moyes, confirmed last night that they had agreed a fee, believed to be £37m, with Chelsea for the services of Spanish international Mata. However, Carragher has claimed that the current United squad is in need of three or four players of Matas ilk to reverse their recent fortunes. Now, with United facing a huge fight to get into the top four, they need a new approach. They need to show they are prepared to spend. The clubs who stay at the head of the game invest in the future from positions of strength, which is why the signing of Juan Mata is intriguing, he wrote in the Daily Mail. Is this a pointer to the future or simply a break from the norm? Do not think for one moment the £37m paid for Mata will cure all Uniteds ills. To get back to where they were under Ferguson, dominating domestically and constantly posing a threat in Europe, they need another three or four of those transfers. As well as Mata, United have recently been linked with Southampton defender Luke Shaw and Bayern Munich duo Mario Mandzukic and Toni Kroos. Report: Moyes eyes Kroos Live Commentary: Bournemouth vs. Liverpool Report: Juan Mata medical delayed 24 hours Beckenbauer hints at Mandzukic departure Report: Juan Mata medical delayed 24 hours Manchester United make bid for Southamptons Luke Shaw? Manchester United to confirm Juan Mata arrival tomorrow Carragher: United need more than Mata Beckenbauer hints at Mandzukic departure On this day: Cantona kung-fu kicks fan Report: Moyes eyes Kroos Ferguson: Moyes wont be sacked Report: Ferdinand wanted in MLS Rooney to sign new deal? Man Utd confirm club-record fee for Mata Blanc plays down Cavani, Man Utd link Report: Man Utd tracking Mandzukic
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 11:55:34 +0000
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