You seem to be confusing the DoF role with the chief scout role. We don't just need some better players, we need the entire footballing side of the club gutted and brought to a much higher level.
I rate him much higher than I do Lingard, even though he's gone off the boil. If we can rekindle his early career form he could be a fantastic signing if made permanent in the summer. Still only 25 too. Yes please.
Agreed, although I think Ritchie offers more versatility from the bench. Also Howe obviously rates him from their time at Bournemouth. Feel sorry for Lewis though. He's not really been given a chance to make the position his own.
Man U are terrified of us/PIF. They’d rather cut their nose than spite their face over Lingard. So be it. He had a good spell at Villa last year, but based on previous experience I’d be very wary of taking ex-Man U players anyway.