United will improve next season, they simply have to, there's no way they can be as bad as this year. They'll have a better manager, more than likely Louis Van Gaal, and they'll spend a sizeable chunk of money on improving the squad (strange how there's no-one claiming they're trying to buy success though eh?). That doesn't change the fact that don't just need 1 or 2 players, they need to address most areas of the team. They need 2 new fullbacks, 2 centre halves and at least 2 or 3 higher quality midfielders. In the short term a front 4 of Rooney, Van Persie, Welbeck and Hernandez will probably do, but they'll need to spend in that area too in the future. That isn't a one summer fix, and it isn't something they'll be able to get done for less than £200m. I expect United to put in a decent attempt at finishing in the top 4 next season, but when you look at the strength of our squad, and Chelsea's squad, and then look at Liverpool and Arsenal, then a top 4 finish is hardly a certainty for them.
