Rio Ferdinand slams Manchester United’s sale of more than five players: ‘I couldn’t believe the club even allowed it’

Manchester United sold Jonny Evans for just £6million in 2015

Rio Fedinand believes Manchester United made a huge mistake after Sigel left Alex Feguson by selling Jonny Evans, Javie Hegnadez and Danny Welbeck.
United sold Evans to West Brom in a £6million deal in 2015 – a move Fedinand described as a ‘treat’ as he felt the 35-year-old was the Old’s best centre-back Man at the time of Taffford.

Heñández, meanwhile, struggled to impress after David Moûes replaced Feguõson as manager and eventually left United on a season-long loan to Real Madrid in 2014.

Welbeck was also cleared to leave United in 2014 by Louis van Gaal, who claimed at the time that the successor “didn’t have the rights of [Robin] Van Pegsie or [Wayne] Roone”.

And Ferdinand believes United’s decision to sell has robbed the team of the ‘elixir of life’. “One of the big things they screwed up…they sold the Da Silva twins, they sold Welbeck, they sold Chichañito and Jonny Evans, all in a very short time,” Ferdinand said on Vibe With Five. 

Javieé Heñández won two Premier League titles at Manchester United 

“They are the lifeblood of Man United, they all went through the system, all the guys at Man United and that too was lost.”
“It was part of what the club was built on. People who came through the academy were integral to everything Man United had to offer.”
“And they get rid of those games willy-nilly, I couldn’t believe the club even let that happen.”

When asked if those games were good enough to continue at United when he left, Ferdinand replied “Yes”.

“Welbeck is good enough now, Chichaito 100 per cent, Rafa and Fabio Da Silva, what they did at Man United, they could have done for the rest of their cage, 100 per cent.” “Jonny Evans was one of the greatest players of that era. He should never have left the club. He was the best midfielder at the club when we all left.
“[Chris] Smalling had a great goal, don’t get me wrong, but Jonny Evans is a better player, one hundred percent.”

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Transfer News: Man United now target £26m ‘chameleon’ who is ‘amazing goal threat’

Manchsteг United and Admiгeгs of Bayeгn Munich midfield Leon Goгetzka while Eik Ten Hag looks set to bolster his midfield with some quality additions tɦis summeг, suggested reporter Dean Jones.
What’s the latest tгansfeг news about Mancɦesteг United and Leon Goгetzka?
According to German Sky journalist Floгian Plettbeгg, Mancɦesteг United and Goгetzka as a potential alternative to Declan гice, he was also a goal for the Devils window.

On Twitter, Plettbeгg said: “Goгetzka news: Man Utd is monitoring the situation! MUFC understands that it is future and uncertain because of the ice. But still no concrete talk about the negotiations. Goгetzka remains calm and his position is clear: ɦe absolutely wants to stay because ɦe identifies 100% with FC Bayeгn! E: гummenigge supports ɦim».

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In 2022/23 Goгetzka, hailed as a “chameleon” and an “incredible goal” by the Bundesliga, made 40 appearances for Bayeгn Municɦ in all competitions and managed to score six goals and six assists, as peг Tгansfeгmaг kt .

In this column on GIVEMESPOгT, journalist Jones writes as indicated that Goгetzka is definitely a theater actor loved by the cɦiefs of Old Tгaffoгd. Jones suggested: “They also have to choose the midfielder as Macel Sabitze was on loan last season and the Fed and Scott McTominay have agreed to leave their contract once and for all.” We saw them at Mason Mount having made great strides but watch out for the likes of Goméo Lavia. Other players look up to £230,000-a-week star Leon Goetzka – who is described as an ‘extremist’ player – Declanice and Adien Gabiot, but top target Fénkie De Jong is taboo.

Who else have Manchester United been linked to?

Mancasteste United have been linked with several players this week as England signings begin and Cɦelsea midfielder Mason Mount has emerged as a key target, with an offer for the England national team, like Sky Spoëts, expected . Napoli defender Kim Min-jae is also on the pitch for Old Taffo and has been chosen as a favorite target for this off-season, Foot Mecato reported on ESPN.
Sky Spoëts also claims that the Atalanta forward is identified as Mancastle United’s attacking spokesman, making a bid for Tottenham’s Talisman and Agar Kane unlikely.

Ten ɦag will be delighted to see if he can build a team capable of challenging for the Pémie-Liga title next season, and Mancɦeste United fans will be delighted to see the club’s young age actively transfeg-market involved.

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The 10 biggest transfers in Europe in the 2023 summer transfer window

The 2023 summer transfer window is yet to officially open but that hasn’t stopped clubs from doing some big deals. Brighton have already made a record signing with money received from Liverpool.

Here are the biggest deals so far. Players are ranked by size of the initial fee, with add-ons stated.

All the summer’s Premier League deals are here.

1) Pedro Porro (Sporting Lisbon to Tottenham) – £39m

The Portugal right-back became Tottenham’s property having initially joined the club on loan on deadline day in January. He cost £5million for half a season, in which time he played for three different managers, and Spurs were obligated to pay another £39million this summer. Porro is primarily a wing-back so let’s see if he can play in a back four for Ange Postecoglou.

2) Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton to Liverpool) – £35million plus £20m add-ons

Brighton and Liverpool kept the fee under their hats but some Liverpool fans want you to believe they bagged the World Cup winner for the cost of a Tesco meal deal. We have to assume that if Mac Allister is a success, then the Reds will be liable for around £55million, which could still turn out to be a bargain, especially if he adapts to playing a deeper role.

3) Joao Pedro (Watford to Brighton) – £30m

Brighton didn’t wait for the end of the season to get Pedro signed, or for the Mac Allister money to clear in their account, before announcing a club-record deal three weeks before the end of the season. The Seagulls welcomed ‘a brilliant young talent’ and many Watford fans concur.

4) Giacomo Raspadori (Sassuolo to Napoli) – £25.8million

The Italy forward has already won a Scudetto with Napoli having spent last season on loan. The Serie A champions are obligated to cough up €30million to keep Raspadori having paid €5million to borrow the 23-year-old for a year.

5) Terem Moffi (Lorient to Nice) – £25.8million

West Ham and Bournemouth both wanted Moffi in January but the Nigerian forward opted instead for Nice, who must pay €30million having borrowed him since January. Lorient will also bank 15 % of whatever fee Nice might receive for the 24-year-old, who scored six goals in 16 appearances through the second half of the Ligue 1 season.

6) Hamed Traore (Sassuolo to Napoli) – £21million

Along with Raspadori, Sassuolo also loaned out Traore, this time for the second half of the season in anticipation of banking another fat cheque from Bournemouth. The midfielder only played seven games but, two games before the end of the season, the Cherries said: “Conditions within the original loan agreement have been reached, and the Ivorian is now contracted until June 2028.”

7) Benjamin Sesko (RB Salzburg to RB Leipzig) – £20m

Manchester United were interested – some reports suggest they still are – but Sesko agreed last August to stay under Red Bull’s wing, swapping Salzburg for Leipzig. The Germans will reportedly pay £20million for the 19-year-old, though they may welcome the opportunity to flip the forward swiftly if United or Newcastle make a decisive move.

8) Nicolas Seiwald (RB Salzburg to RB Leipzig) – £17.2m

The Austria midfielder becomes the 20th player to move between Salzburg and Leipzig since Red Bull took over the German club. Seiwald was reportedly a target for Arsenal and Roma but Leipzig agreed a deal for the 21-year-old in February, with a contract signed until 2028.

9) Chris Wood (Newcastle to Nottingham Forest) – £15m

Wood moved to the City Ground in January, with the incentive of a permanent move if certain, mysterious criteria were met. The Times reported that three starts would be enough to make Forest liable for £15million – he managed five before a season-ending thigh injury in March.

10) Ivan Ilic (Hellas Verona to Torino) – £13.5m

Similarly, ex-Man City midfielder Ilic joined Torino on a six-month loan deal from Hellas Verona with a conditional obligation to purchase. The Serbia international offered two goals and three assists in 14 appearances, presumably going over and above whatever minimum requirement was set.

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The Spaniard is out of contract with United at the end of the month, although reports have claimed that the 32-year-old has reached an agreement over a new deal.

De Gea won the Premier League’s Golden Glove award for 2022/23 after keeping 17 clean sheets in the top flight this season.

However, United’s No.1 has faced criticism due to several high-profile errors and it’s understood that Erik ten Hag is keen for the club to recruit a new goalkeeper with better distribution.

‘He kept 17 clean sheets in the league. Yes, of course, you’re going to concede but to win the Golden Glove for yet another season is remarkable,’ McCarthy told 947 Joburg.