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More Than 500 Club Caps – Why Signing This Super Experienced Defender Will Make Manchester United A Complete Squad

Jose Fonte

Manchester United have sealed a deal to sign Paul Pogba, while, on the other hand, it is expected that we might see more than four signings at the Theatre of Dreams. The manager previously stated that he only needs four players to complete his Manchester United pack, but after the team’s performance in the pre-season games, it was clear that the side needs a desperate reinforcement, especially in the defensive areas.

Thanks to the injuries last season, Manchester United’s then manager was forced to use the Dutch star Daley Blind as a centre back, and the 26-year-old somehow did his duties, but it was clear that he is not meant for the spot. He clearly lacked the physical demands of the league, and now with Jose Mourinho at the helm, it is understood that Blind will no longer be a centre-half for the team.

Now, according to the recent reports from The Times, the Devils are currently monitoring the situation of Southampton defender Jose Fonte. After the game against Borussia Dortmund, it was very much clear that Phil Jones still needs to work on his defensive duties, and only Eric Bailly was the one who impressed. So right at this very moment, United do not really have the concrete options for the position and given the fact that the side will be participating in Europa League, they need a strong personnel in the spot, hence, Fonte situation does make sense.

The critics may raise some question about the transfer as we all are aware of the fact that Fonte is 32, but it is fair to say that he still possesses a defensive flair that most of the Manchester United’s players lack.

Besides all of it, the 32-year-old could form a deadly centre-half partnership with Manchester United’s current number one, Chris Smalling. The 26-year-old Englishman was unarguably the best player for the side last season and he will be looking to improve himself under Mourinho and given the experience of Fonte, who has more than 500 club caps to his name, the pair will surely become one of the best in the league.

Both of them are physically strong and can give the opposition a run for their money, and both are certainly good in the air as well, which will make De Gea’s job between the sticks quite easy. Fonte, who scored two goals last season, averaged a passing accuracy of 84% and also won the average duels of 57%, which actually is a great stats for a defender.

This is no secret that Manchester United really needs a strong defensive pair, and right at this very moment, they do not really have one, hence Fonte’s arrival might work wonders at the club. Yes, he surely is a gamble to play, but he is worth taking the risk, and also, Manchester United would not have to spend a hefty amount to land him, hence, the deal might really work.

Manchester United have so far signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to wet the goal drought. On the other hand, Mkhitaryan and Pogba have been bought to give that fine cutting edge to Manchester United’s attack and Bailly to strengthen the defense. Now, if analyzing the current situation, what they need is a centre-half to complement Chris Smalling, hence, Jose Fonte could easily fit the bill.

Written by Patrick Rees

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