May 24th 2024.
Wes Brown, a former star player for Manchester United, is hoping for a big summer transfer window for the club. He believes that the addition of Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite would greatly strengthen their squad.
This season has been immensely disappointing for the Red Devils, with their worst ever showing in the Premier League era. However, they have a chance to end on a high note with this weekend's all-Manchester FA Cup final against City, a repeat of last year's clash which ended in a 2-1 victory for City.
There have been rumors circulating that current manager Erik ten Hag will be replaced regardless of the outcome at Wembley. Names like Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, and Mauricio Pochettino have been mentioned as potential replacements. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the manager position, the club has already started planning for the summer transfer window, which opens on June 14.
According to The Telegraph, there could be a major overhaul at Old Trafford, with INEOS open to offers for most of the first-team squad. Crystal Palace's Michael Olise and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite have both been linked to the club, and Wes Brown, a five-time Premier League winner with United, believes they would be excellent signings.
Brown shared his thoughts in an interview with SPORTbible, saying, "I'm very realistic and always think, who has already proven themselves in the Premier League? I think we need some solid players from other teams who have performed well." He specifically mentioned Olise, praising his exciting style of play and fearlessness on the pitch.
As for Branthwaite, Brown believes the young defender would be a great addition to the team. "He's still learning, but he's big, strong, and quick. I just feel like he would be a tremendous help," Brown said.
However, Brown also shared his thoughts on United's transfer strategy, echoing concerns voiced by new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In an interview with the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast, Ratcliffe stressed the importance of getting recruitment right instead of just trying to buy success.
He said, "We must make sure we get recruitment right, finding new players. I'd rather find the next Mbappe than spend a fortune to buy success. It's not that clever to just buy Mbappe, anyone could figure that out. But what's more challenging is finding the next Mbappe, or the next Bellingham, or the next Roy Keane."
Despite the uncertainty and challenges facing Manchester United, fans and experts alike are hopeful that with the right strategy and signings, the team can turn things around and come back stronger next season.
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