January 9th 2025.
According to former Manchester United player Teddy Sheringham, the team missed out on two incredible signings in Harry Kane and Declan Rice. He believes that the club needs to get back to their roots and start bringing in top players who lead by example on and off the field.
Since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, Manchester United has spent over £1.6 billion on new players but have not had much success in terms of major trophies. Under manager Erik ten Hag, they spent around £600 million but many of the players, such as Antony, Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Andre Onana, have failed to live up to their high price tags. However, the club seems to have learned from their mistakes and is taking a more cautious approach in this January transfer window.
Despite this, United is still being linked to high-profile players in Europe, with a focus on left wing-back and attacking positions. Sheringham recently shared his thoughts on the team's recruitment strategy on the Football's Greatest podcast with Joe Cole and Ashley Cole. He expressed his disappointment in the club's direction since Ferguson's departure and stressed the importance of bringing in top players, which he believes is lacking at the moment.
Sheringham is optimistic about the current manager, Ruben Amorim, and the way he has conducted himself since taking over. He admires his teams' tenacity and enthusiasm, especially when they defeated Manchester City. However, he believes that Amorim needs to bring in top players to take the team to the next level.
He pointed out that in the past two years, both Harry Kane and Declan Rice were available for transfer, but United did not make a move for them. Sheringham believes that these type of players, who are proven and consistent performers, are necessary for a successful team. He compared it to Ferguson's time as manager, where he would go out and buy top players like Gary Pallister, Roy Keane, Paul Ince, and Wayne Rooney, who were all leaders on and off the field.
Sheringham believes that United's name still holds weight and is a big draw for players, but the team needs to get back on the right path to attract top talent. He is confident that the club can still be successful if they make the necessary changes and restructure their recruitment strategy. He believes that Manchester United is still a team that people around the world look out for and that playing against them is a highly anticipated event. However, in order for United to regain their status as one of the top clubs in the world, they need to focus on signing top players who can lead by example.
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