The more things change the more they stay the same.
Window after window Manchester United go in with the intention of finally fixing long-term troubled positions but then get distracted by the stylish, more exciting option. The same thing looks to be happening once again under Erik ten Hag, with the manager seemingly wanting to strengthen in every position other than the one that is needed the most: defensive-midfield.
United went into the summer with the intention of finally signing the dedicated holding midfielder that they have been missing for years, a need which was made even more pertinent following Nemanja Matic's departure. Though Fred and Scott McTominay both have positive traits, neither are disciplined or defensively astute enough to shield a defence which has been in dire need of protection.
