Manchester United has been warned by Owen Hargreaves that they won't be successful and win trophies if they continue to rely on expensive but mediocre players like the £36m "filler" player.

Former Manchester United player Owen Hargreaves has shared his thoughts on the club's recent signings, expressing his doubts about their potential to solve the team's goalscoring problems. While he admits to liking new addition Joshua Zirkzee, Hargreaves believes that the young striker may not be the long-term solution that United needs to catch up to their rivals.

Zirkzee, who joined United from Bologna for a hefty sum of £36 million, made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal in his debut against Fulham. However, in his first start for the club against Liverpool, he was unable to find the back of the net despite coming close on two occasions. Despite this, he was still considered by many to be United's standout player in an otherwise lackluster performance.

Hargreaves acknowledges that Zirkzee has potential, but he doesn't believe he has the same killer instinct as a player like Erling Haaland, who has been scoring goals at an incredible rate for his current club. He also points out that United already has two other promising young strikers in Rasmus Hojlund and Zirkzee, but they still lack a truly ruthless and prolific goalscorer.

The former United star believes that the club should only invest in players who have the potential to help them win the Premier League and the Champions League, otherwise it's a waste of money. He mentions young players like Leny Yoro who could potentially develop into that kind of player, but at the moment, United seems to be signing players who are simply filling gaps in the team.

Hargreaves also praises the success of the club's academy, highlighting the impressive performances of youngsters like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. He believes that the academy is producing top-quality players who could eventually make a big impact for the club.

In conclusion, while Owen Hargreaves likes Zirkzee and sees potential in him, he ultimately believes that Manchester United needs to sign a world-class goalscorer if they want to compete with their rivals and achieve success in top competitions. Only time will tell if Zirkzee and other young players will be able to reach that level and help bring glory to the Red Devils.

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