Meanwhile, Red Devils legend Gary Neville believes the club could suffer if they allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave without signing a replacement. Elsewhere, former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has advised the Old Trafford outfit to target a Lazio midfielder as Frenkie de Jong’s alternative.
On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 15, 2022:
Red Devils will suffer if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves without replacement, warns Gary Neville
Gary Neville believes Manchester United could finish in the bottom half of the table if they allow Cristiano Ronaldo to depart without signing a replacement. The Portuguese remains eager to leave Old Trafford this summer and was an isolated figure in the defeat to Brentford.
Speaking after the game, Neville said that the 37-year-old’s departure would weaken the team.
He added:
Neville also added that all the good work carried out by Ten Hag in preseason has been undone.
Cristiano Ronaldo is yet in two competitive games to score this season.
Kevin Campbel advises Red Devils to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Frenkie de Jong alternative
Kevin Campbell believes Manchester United should target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer to address their midfield woes. The Red Devils remain in the hunt for Frenkie de Jong but have struggled to secure the signature of the Barcelona star.
Speaking to Football Insider, Campbell said that the Old Trafford outfit desperately need reinforcements in midfield.
He continued:
Milinkovic-Savic has been linked with a move away from Lazio this summer.
Manchester United made mistake by signing Lisandro Martinez, says Noel Whelan
Manchester United have erred in signing Lisandro Martinez, according to former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan. The Argentinean defender has endured a rocky start to life at Old Trafford and cut a sorry figure against Brentford.
Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan said that strikers will love to turn up against Martinez due to his lack of aggression.
He added:
Martinez has started both games under Erik ten Hag this season.
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