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Manchester United: Three hopes, one fear

By Sean Maslin

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Manager of Manchester United, Jose Mourinho looks on during The FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Manager of Manchester United, Jose Mourinho looks on during The FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) /
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NORWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 07: The Manchester United take part in a minute's applause in memory of former player Errol Crossan of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on May 7, 2016 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty Images)
NORWICH, ENGLAND – MAY 07: The Manchester United take part in a minute’s applause in memory of former player Errol Crossan of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on May 7, 2016 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

The big fear: That one transfer window is not enough to change the culture of this team. 

Manchester United made a lot of big moves this offseason. But it still might not be enough to get this team back to a Premier League title.

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The problem with Manchester United in recent years is that it has never really stuck to a rebuilding plan. After Sir Alex Ferguson left United the club has been rudderless, bringing in managers and new players but never sticking to one specific philosophy. While both David Moyes and Louis van Gaal have left their overpriced players have stayed. It is difficult to find suitors even in this age of bloated player contracts to find teams who will pay even close to what United paid for the likes of Marouane Fellaini, Daley Blind, and Memphis Depay.

Could Manchester United win the Premier League title this season? Sure. The squad is clearly talented and their competition has just as many question marks. But given that this is now the third attempt at bringing back the glory days of United it is a bit difficult to see a quick turn-around.

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