January 18th 2025.
Ruben Amorim, the current head coach of Manchester United, has been advised to hold off on signing new players until the summer season. This suggestion comes from former United player Teddy Sheringham, who believes that the team should focus on bringing in top-notch players under Amorim's leadership, after facing numerous transfer disappointments under previous coach Erik ten Hag.
Under Amorim's guidance, United has shown promising performances, remaining unbeaten in their first three games of 2025. They even managed to secure a draw against their rival Liverpool and a victory in the FA Cup against Arsenal. However, there is still much work to be done, and while Amorim has been asked to concentrate on improving the current players, the club is preparing for a major squad overhaul.
Already, there have been talks of several star players leaving Old Trafford in January, including Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Casemiro. On the other hand, there have been discussions about bringing in new players, such as Viktor Gyokeres or Alexander Isak, two highly skilled strikers who have been in top form. Sheringham is pleased with this news, as he believes that United should prioritize signing experienced players who can lead by example, similar to the players brought in during the Sir Alex Ferguson era.
During a podcast, Sheringham, who is a United legend and won the treble with the team in 1999, expressed his faith in Amorim and his admiration for the coach's approach and style of play. He believes that Amorim instills a sense of tenacity and enthusiasm in his teams, which is crucial for success. However, Sheringham also acknowledges that there is still a long way to go, and Amorim needs to bring in top-quality players to the club.
Sheringham is disappointed with United's recent transfer record, particularly in the past two years when they missed out on signing top players like Harry Kane and Declan Rice, who eventually went to Bayern Munich and Arsenal, respectively. He recalls how Ferguson was able to attract top players to the team, such as Gary Pallister, Roy Keane, Paul Ince, and Wayne Rooney, by convincing them that they are joining one of the best teams in the country.
However, United's most expensive signings under ten Hag, including Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, and Casemiro, have not been able to live up to the expectations so far. This has resulted in United spending over £1.6 billion on players since Ferguson's departure 12 years ago, with ten Hag alone splurging around £600 million on unproven players with potential.
As United currently sits in 12th place in the Premier League, Sheringham believes that the team may miss out on European football for the first time in 11 years. However, he still believes that the club's name holds great weight and can attract top players. He emphasizes the need for the manager to take the team to the next level and get them back on track, as Manchester United is still a renowned club worldwide.
In conclusion, while there is still a lot of work to be done, Sheringham believes that United can regain their former glory by restructuring and signing top players who can lead by example. He has faith in Amorim's abilities and the club's reputation, and he hopes that they can get back on the right path soon.
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