Paul Ince has warned Manchester United that they are facing 'a lot of issues' next season unless they splash the cash in the summer.
United were forced to settle a point against old foes Leeds at the weekend but are still set to secure a Champions League spot for the next campaign.
The club have been handed a headache ahead of the transfer window opening, however, with several players set to exit - and Ince says that spending money will be crucial to avoid a drop in form.
'They are not as far off as we thought two years ago,' Ince told Sky Sports. 'They are progressing gradually.
'But on that performance they are a long way, they have been so inconsistent this season it is hard to judge.
'They need money, they need a striker. It looks like [Edinson] Cavani is going to Boca Juniors. They are going have a lot of issues next season.
'David de Gea is on £300k a week plus as a number two [goalkeeper]. [Paul] Pogba might be going. [Donny] Van de Beek cost £40m and can’t even get a game.
'They are going to need to invest. But to win titles you need consistent performances week in and week out.
'And we have not seen that this season from United even if they have got the results.'
Cavani, who has netted 10 goals in all competitions this season, is poised to exit Old Trafford after a one-year stay due to the veteran's wish to return to South America.
Meanwhile, De Gea has fallen behind Dean Henderson in the pecking order between the sticks and faces a fight to salvage his future at the club.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may also face a fight to convince Paul Pogba to stay as the mercurial midfielder prepares to enter the final year of his deal.
Pogba and Cavani were both brought off the bench at Elland Road for the stalemate on Sunday and boss Solskjaer was left to rue his team's missed opportunities.
'Today we just didn't have the moment, take [our chances] when we had them,' Solskjaer said.
'A draw is disappointing because we wanted to put pressure on [Manchester] City, but we couldn't score.'
Somdlps
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the problem at man utd is ole gunnar solksjaer. if man utd wants to progress, they should bring in a tactical manager. as example just see how tuchel has transformed Chelsea without buying any additional players. also just watch arsenal after they sack arteta and bring in a tactical manager. same goes to man utd they must sack ole. coz ole is not tactical enough. just imagine man utd with the same players but being managed by bielsa,pep,tuchel or klopp.sack ole
it happens when a new manager just comes in. Even Ole had a neat streak of results when he just came in so much so that ManU was scared to lose him to a rival club. Did you see potchetino outlay Barca? similarly also, Mourinho delivered good results when he joined Spurs. where is he now? Tuchel will normalise too. Let's just stand behind our team and support
Newmanunited20
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lol you've lost and the next comeback is racial abuse.. lmaooooooo @afy
My apologies, still working on it
PerfectYC
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They’ve given up 50 goals this year... no raphina either? We had 16 shots. We should of won that game, Fernandez, Greenwood and rashford should and can easily score on that team. Nah fam? Jesus this is why people hate your kind. Land of the first man is the most underdeveloped in the world... worthless
you're listing first team players.. OMG, you're actually not reasoning.. and didn't those players play the match[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
PerfectYC
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Also it would be delusional since it’s a feeling I still have aka present tense... not past tense you worthless dark skinned waste of space and oxygen
lol you've lost and the next comeback is racial abuse.. lmaooooooo @afy
Newmanunited20
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yeah you're clearly deluded if you think United can beat leeds with that garbage of a second team.. we're talking about the leeds that liverpool struggled with, beat man city with 10 men.. nah fam, you don't know ball
Also it would be delusional since it’s a feeling I still have aka present tense... not past tense you worthless dark skinned waste of space and oxygen
Newmanunited20
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yeah you're clearly deluded if you think United can beat leeds with that garbage of a second team.. we're talking about the leeds that liverpool struggled with, beat man city with 10 men.. nah fam, you don't know ball
They’ve given up 50 goals this year... no raphina either? We had 16 shots. We should of won that game, Fernandez, Greenwood and rashford should and can easily score on that team. Nah fam? Jesus this is why people hate your kind. Land of the first man is the most underdeveloped in the world... worthless
cizbimpruz
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ole stop joking with man United
PerfectYC
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You’re not thinking about this properly. If we beat Liverpool and saved players for it. It would be the proper play. If we beat Liverpool, their chances of top 5 are pretty slim and top 4 even harder. Us picking up 3 on that match is way better than 3 against Leeds and lose to Liverpool. Plus we have a match on Thursday, I would rather have for player for Liverpool and Europa instead of wasting our great players against Leeds. We should be able to beat them with our 2nd team
yeah you're clearly deluded if you think United can beat leeds with that garbage of a second team.. we're talking about the leeds that liverpool struggled with, beat man city with 10 men.. nah fam, you don't know ball
Bezbkrtz
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ince who are you talking about United ... you should talk about your team Liverpool ...
Bezbkrtz
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Ince is so right and just telling it like it is. Truth is that if Utd are not active in the upcoming transfer market there's no way forward. If the Glazers are not willing to spend - Don't expect a Top 4 finish next season.
rehaekorty
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the problem at man utd is ole gunnar solksjaer. if man utd wants to progress, they should bring in a tactical manager. as example just see how tuchel has transformed Chelsea without buying any additional players. also just watch arsenal after they sack arteta and bring in a tactical manager. same goes to man utd they must sack ole. coz ole is not tactical enough. just imagine man utd with the same players but being managed by bielsa,pep,tuchel or klopp.sack ole
Newmanunited20
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you're deluded, Leeds match is as important as the Liverpool match, even more important because winning would put pressure on Liverpool and boost the confidence of our players
You’re not thinking about this properly. If we beat Liverpool and saved players for it. It would be the proper play. If we beat Liverpool, their chances of top 5 are pretty slim and top 4 even harder. Us picking up 3 on that match is way better than 3 against Leeds and lose to Liverpool. Plus we have a match on Thursday, I would rather have for player for Liverpool and Europa instead of wasting our great players against Leeds. We should be able to beat them with our 2nd team
Edwan152
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ince who are you talking about United ... you should talk about your team Liverpool ...
mrhenphlia
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buying all the best players in the world, if the coach is not tactical equip, lacking winning mentality just as Ole, boy, nothing for man utd..... with this current square they are good enough to win trophies with a good coach
MBYhy
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if Pogba and Cavani leave we should sign Milinkovic Savic, Declan Rice and Andre Belotti. Fred, Mata, Matic, De Gea and James to can join the leaving players We should Recall Garner and sign Sancho
vostoko
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so you thought will catch city? a draw wasn't bad we need to win the europa for it is clear city are tge champions of england again
Doedeiosyz
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OGS lacks basic tactical skills - Pogba and Cavani were brought in the last 10 min of the game, while James, Fred and Greenwood were chicken without heads
It’s obvious he’s not going to catch City. He was resting those two for Roma.
Mrfox7
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this guy(ince) knows nothing about management. you have to know about team rotation and player management. that was a very strong performance (not entertaining) against a team that beat the runaway leaders(man city), away, and with a man less. bielsa always gets on you in the second half, but we contained them well. kudos to ole. at least whenever there is a weakness, ole tries to sort it out. unlike during the other managers' time, you could see there is a problem somewhere but you cannot pinpoint it
caeacdinpy
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Ole need to drop Fernandes and James... he must use Pogba and Van de beek... Fernandes look tired he need rest... James is useless running for nothing
agreed his not at his 100% lately
labbdiou
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OGS lacks basic tactical skills - Pogba and Cavani were brought in the last 10 min of the game, while James, Fred and Greenwood were chicken without heads
Dukcderuy
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oh shut up alrdy, u jealous liverpool kopite
PerfectYC
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lol, you maniac are depressed by knowing the truth that your m0m is a ho0ker that's why you are calling other's m0m bad too just for your fake temporary disgraceful happiness [Crylaugh]
lol what? I agree it was wrong but where did he say his mom bad lmao
PerfectYC
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Bc he’s more interested in the game on Thursday followed by Liverpool m. It was smart to play fringe players and young. Use the real team Thursday and for Liverpool
you're deluded, Leeds match is as important as the Liverpool match, even more important because winning would put pressure on Liverpool and boost the confidence of our players
yuwdiko
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Your mom 😂
lol, you maniac are depressed by knowing the truth that your m0m is a ho0ker that's why you are calling other's m0m bad too just for your fake temporary disgraceful happiness [Crylaugh]
JEREMY_BENZ
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Think About Resting Bruno For Donny Mr. Ole!!
Vewcmpsy
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Ole need to drop Fernandes and James... he must use Pogba and Van de beek... Fernandes look tired he need rest... James is useless running for nothing
Newmanunited20
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ole is stupid by saying we miss opportunity why will Beach u key players playing player like James wan u need gud result
Bc he’s more interested in the game on Thursday followed by Liverpool m. It was smart to play fringe players and young. Use the real team Thursday and for Liverpool
hadbcelp
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I thought I would read something positive from Ince. Always trying to complicate things and never appreciate anything.
Cetcempt
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ole is stupid by saying we miss opportunity why will Beach u key players playing player like James wan u need gud result
cumackosyz
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Man Utd already spent so much money and the fans want the owner to leave. So, who is going to give more money to spend?
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Liverpool will give if they fail to make the top 4
cumackosyz
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
Think of Chelsea finishing at the top 4 because you are far behind United
kaobceiklp
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United needs a defensive midfielder a cm if pogba leaves a striker a CB and a GK if de gea leave
janaekmpu
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paul jelous of ole
ruzepyz
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De Gea has not fallen in the pecking order. EPL Champions League spot is assured hence Henderson. Europa is a must hence De Gea.
puccmorsz
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Sack Ole for more experienced manager otherwise Utd can't win anything
An experience manager will not necessary do the job.
Man_utd246
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
Oh Chelsea will be in top 4 eh? LOL
hazardeden1017
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
I agree
Empire20
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
is your village club that will be there...Aboki
pikabcmnyz
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
this guy is fucked up so your shit Chelsea will be?
Kendrick_jnr
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
lol, but chelsea will be in the top 4?
33274sam
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Strong
Chisanga1
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Leeds are a team with stamina they will continuously press from Start of the game till the end even if they concede. that's the power of leeds
pazabikotu
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agree, they won't be in the top 4 next season
Kkrexuke
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Sack Ole for more experienced manager otherwise Utd can't win anything
I guess you must be the most experienced. 20 league titles in Fifa 21? 🤭🤣😂Hw abt you take the job.
Vaaaben
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The same team has beaten City 2-1 when they played with 10 players. Leeds is not a ordinary team. They are a compact team with quite robust in defense. After conceding too many goals initially , Biesla have manage well with good defenders n attackers going forward. Was a disappoint results for us, we did not finish well n the intent was missing. Ole needs to plan well as both Fred n Scot are not providing those crucial passes which proved decisive in the end results. Against Roma in a crucial Europa tie, I think Ole should play Pogba n eithor of Scot / Fred in CDM. Rashford, Bruno,Greenwood n Cavani in top 4. In Defense AWB/Lindelof/Maguire/Shaw with Gea in goalpost. VDB/ James/Matic/Amad/Scot as subs.
Livingstone4u
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Your mom 😂
That's way too much
Vaaaben
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Leeds are a compact team, after thumping by United whennthey met at OT they have improved a lot defensively. United i suppose were keeping their main players fresh for a crucial tie against Roma. But still I thought at half time, he should have subbed early in 2 nd half by bringing Pogba a liitle earlier to get a result in our favour. 24 games without loss away augurs well for United. 60 mins Pogba in, 70 min , Cavani in n 80 min VDB in. Now we must focus on EL as our only chance to win silverware.
taybkpsyz
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In the Leeds game, the home team defended stoutly. They put their bodies in front of MU attackers to block any attempts towards goal. Bielsa employs man to man marking but in the final third esp in the box more than one player defend.
Arrowhuy
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Sack Ole for more experienced manager otherwise Utd can't win anything
Ok I will announce you as next Be ready
Arrowhuy
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Man Utd already spent so much money and the fans want the owner to leave. So, who is going to give more money to spend?
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Your mom 😂