Rio Ferdinand has criticized Manchester United bosses for the club’s “frustrating” approach to the transfer window, claiming it has caused negativity to build up at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has only managed to recruit Ajax’s Donny Van de Beek in a £ 40 million deal this summer, with the club frustrated in their search for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho and £ 18-rated Porto left-back. million Alex Telles.
Chelsea meanwhile have spent £ 240 million during the current window on players like Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz in their bid to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City to the top of the Premier League.
Rio Ferdinand has criticized Manchester United bosses for their approach to transfers
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a race against time to sign players before Monday
And speaking to BT Sport ahead of Chelsea’s game against Crystal Palace, former United defender Ferdinand insisted that he would rather be in the shoes of Blues manager Frank Lampard than his Norwegian counterpart at United.
What position would you rather be in? I’d rather be at Frank’s. He did business early, spent some time on training ground and brought in the players he wants, ” Ferdinand said.
I’d rather be on that end of the spectrum than Manchester United where you’re frustrated and don’t know where you’ll continue from.
Meanwhile, Frank Lampard and Chelsea have spent £ 240 million on new hires in this window.
The club has spent a lot on German duo Timo Werner and £ 89m Kai Havertz (above)
“The most frustrating thing for United fans is that we’ve all been aware of who their goals were, that’s the frustrating element.
‘Is Covid Playing a Role in Finance? From left and right back is where they look, the season begins and they have not entered.
‘Suddenly losing to Palace at home ignites negativity. The club seemed to be on an upward curve, then suddenly no signings and defeat in the first game and it really changes the image of the club.
“The Champions League would be the goal for me personally.”
Meanwhile, £ 40m Donny Van de Beek represents Manchester United’s only entrant so far
Club boss Ed Woodward (above) has come under fire from United struggling to achieve goals.
The comments come after United manager Solskjaer staunchly defended United’s transfer policy despite a lack of transfers and the failed search for Sancho, the £ 108 million star of Dortmund.
The Norwegian insisted that he had been backed by Executive Vice President Ed Woodward and the club, which have so far failed to achieve their main goals.
Solskjaer told Sky Sports: ‘When I came in and they gave me the job, I gave my opinion on what the team should be like and how to get there. I feel like when we had these conversations, the club understood my point of view.
“In all honesty, results are always the key here. But the club also sees what we are doing with the club and what we want to do with the club.
United have refused to comply with star Jadon Sancho’s £ 108 million valuation
“ I don’t look at other clubs that way, of course I see them in terms of keeping up with what is happening, but other clubs have a way of operating, we have our way of running our club.
And of course I am very happy to work with the players that I have. But also, part of the job is improving the squad all the time, and so far they have supported me. We are working hard to become competitive again, among the best.
“I think soccer is different now than it was six or eight months ago, and these times are unique. To make deals, you need to monitor a player for a long, long time and monitor your goal, and I think the process has worked well. ‘
The Old Trafford club has so far also failed to reach a deal for Porto left-back Alex Telles.
A number of club legends, including Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Patrice Evra, have been among the most vocal critics of United’s nightmare window and despite negotiations taking place, United is yet to closer to securing your main goals.
The club is therefore looking at other options, with Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele being discussed as an alternative to Sancho, but United are only interested in seeking a loan deal.
Watford winger Ismaila Sarr has been designated as another target, although the Championship team values him at £ 45m.
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembélé has been touted as a possible alternative to Sancho
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