Manchester United will look to return to their glory days under new manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman has been handed over the reins at Old Trafford and is likely to make quite a few changes to the squad.
Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher has advised Ten Hag to offload Cristiano Ronaldo. Elsewhere, acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has backed the Red Devils to sign a Benfica striker.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on 25 May 2022:
Jamie Carragher advises Erik ten Hag to offload Cristiano Ronaldo
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has advised Erik ten Hag to offload Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. The Dutch manager revealed in his first interview as United manager that he has the Portuguese in his plans.
However, speaking recently, Carragher urged Ten Hag to follow Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp to offload a player who doesn’t fit his system.
“I’m convinced that Ten Hag has got to do it with Ronaldo, whether he’s allowed to or not. I’ve said this consistently throughout this season: that was not a good signing. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time, and I’m seen as a guy who’s criticising Ronaldo,” said Carragher.
"Ronaldo is a million times a better player than I ever was; I am not fit to lace his boots obviously, but I’m not saying that to be disrespectful to him – he’s amazing – but Ronaldo has never played in a team this bad. He’s always played for great teams, and his attitude of trying to be the main man, driving the team on, getting the goals, when you’re in a great team, that is seen as a positive.”
“When you’re not playing for a great team, it can be seen as a negative, and I think it has been this season. Man United can’t go into next season with a centre-forward who will be 38, even if he does score goals. That’s not right for Man United."
He continued:
Carragher added that United cannot rely on Ronaldo next season, saying:
Fabrizio Romano tips Manchester United to sign Darwin Nunez
Fabrizio Romano has backed Manchester United to sign Darwin Nunez. The Red Devils are looking for a new striker this summer to share the goalscoring duties with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Speaking on the 'Here We Go' podcast, Romano said that Nunez has been heavily discussed at Old Trafford.
“He’s going to leave Benfica this summer, 100%. I see many rumours about him, but I’m told that he’s really tempted by (a) Premier League move. So the boy would love a Premier League move."
"This summer, again, let’s see what happens – many clubs interested. But Manchester United discussed his name internally many times at the club. And so I will keep the name of Darwin Nunez for Manchester United because he’s a player that, for sure, is on the list,” said Romano.
He continued:
Paul Robinson backs David De Gea’s call for mass exodus at Old Trafford
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has backed David De Gea's call for a mass exodus at Manchester United. The Spaniard recently urged players who do not want to stay to leave Old Trafford.
Speaking to Football Insider, Robinson said that players shouldn’t stick around if they are not wanted by the manager.
lodadimuyz
161
this is united best line up next season
EtzSnow
112
Carragher and talking rubbish are like 5 and 6. As a coach your job is to utilize the players given to you or signed by you. when he doesn't fit ur system then you can consider benching him. it's only a low class coach that will be offered that a Goat and he asks to offload him coz he doesn't know if he will fit his system. When Psg bought Messi, Messi wasn't really adapting to their kind of play but Poch never benched him he always tried new things with the Goat he has. How to know a Stupid coach are those coaches that forget their system and try to please one man. Mou will never try that, same goes for Kloop and Pep. In Haaland's case, he doesn't look like a player that will fit in the Possession game but they still bought him. Does that mean they will bench him? NO? but as a coach Pep knows how good is he and will have to tweak and adjust some movements to make sure he gets the best out of him. that's what makes you a good coach and not offloading him coz u think he won't fit the system. Carragher should go and rest i thought he was a good analyst but i think am wrong. He's just one of the noisy b*tches that wants to be heard
hiudmstuz
71
Am very very happy after leaving these stupid fans