"They Are Not Going To Get United Challenging For The Two Big Trophies"

Written By Albert Echatah

Manchester United’s summer acquisitions have drawn criticism from Graeme Souness, who believes they are not talented enough to contend for major awards this year.

More Details

Prior to their visit from Brentford on Saturday, United is now in 14th place after a dismal start to the 2034–24 season.

During the international break, Erik ten Hag’s future was closely watched, and this week’s headlines featured board-level choices after it was revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s position had been eliminated in yet another cost-cutting measure.

The treatment of club great Ferguson, whose ambassadorial post was apparently worth £2 million annually, was criticised by Souness in his Daily Mail column.

Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte are the five new players that United acquired during the summer transfer window for more than £200 million, with only Chelsea paying more.

Souness has attacked Sir Jim Ratcliffe and United’s new football leadership, calling the move a “disgrace” and accusing them of “not understanding how football works,” since the new hires aren’t doing much to get United out of their funk.

‘Their latest reported annual revenues were £661.8 million. The annual £2million they are cutting by dispensing with Fergie is a drop in the ocean,’ Souness said.

Read Also – Noah Lyles: America’s Ultimate Showman

‘For me, this decision is proof that the people now running the club simply don’t understand how football works, how Manchester United work and how supporters view that institution.

‘On the evidence of what we’ve seen so far, the players they signed this summer – Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt and Nofussair Mazraoui – are not going to get United challenging for the two big trophies.

‘We’ve not seen the fifth, Leny Yoro, because he broke down in pre-season. This weekend, the club entertain Brentford, one of the minnows, who are three places above them. Even this game is a very dangerous one for the current United.’

Do you have a story tip?
Kindly Email: keepup@bettitude.com

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

Bookmark (0)

Please login to bookmark