1. Jonny Evans?
Club: Manchester United Do Sir Alex's latest comments about his current defensive options imply that Jonny Evans' form has propelled him to the top of the list? This is what he said after the defender's performance with Ferdinand against Real Madrid, a game in which Evans shone:
Jonny has emerged as a real top defender and his form has been fantastic. The thing about young players, particularly defenders, when you get consistency from them you know youre on the right track with them. I think Jonny has shown great consistency in the last year. If you remember what I said about last year, it wasnt until Ferdinand and Evans played regularly together that we got a run going.
The implication there seems to be that Evans is now the first choice centre-half at United, and that the second spot will be rotated between Vidic and Ferdinand, who have longer recovery times than their younger team-mate. But is Evans the right man for the job? His past has hardly been illustrious, and though he is young he has made some telling mistakes already that would usually see a young player shipped off - which is perhaps why he was sent on loan to "mature" somewhat at Sunderland.
Source: the Sun Would you prefer a big name centre-half signing, or is Jonny Evans the right man to lead United's defence? Share your thoughts below.