Rio Ferdinand has revealed the four players he believes Manchester United should sign in order to transform their fortunes on the pitch.
Starting with the midfield, Ferdinand expressed his desire to keep Manuel Ugarte in the centre, whom he wishes to pair with a fresh signing.
“I want a centre midfielder to play alongside [Manuel] Ugarte, that player needs to be able to take the ball and transfer it through to the Brunos and the strikers,” Ferdinand explained on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel. “And you know who I’d go for? Adam Wharton!”
Man United are reportedly in the race to sign Wharton, with Real Madrid also entering the fray.
While United certainly appear to be in need of new reinforcements across the pitch, Ferdinand paid particular attention to the club’s goalscoring difficulties, especially with the likes of Rasmus Hojlund constantly underperforming.
Ferdinand was quick to name Victor Osimhen as his ideal striker signing. “Osimhen. And I know, sorry Napoli and Galatasaray, if I’m Man Utd, Osimhen comes to Man Utd next year, I’m making it happen,” he explained.
“Another one I’d go and buy is Cunha. He’s made it clear that he wants to leave, so I’d go and get Cunha.”
Both Osimhen and Mathues Cunha have been linked with moves to United this summer, with the club reportedly set to engage in face-to-face talks with the latter’s agent in order to convince him of an Old Trafford move.
Meanwhile, a move for Osimhen also appears to be on the cards, with The Peoples Person relaying that Napoli may offer United a discount in order to take the striker off their hands, given that Serie A rivals Juventus have also expressed their interest.
Still, even after placing so much emphasis on the attack, Ferdinand did not forget to address United’s defence with his final recommendation.
“You know who else I’d go and get? [Jeremie] Frimpong at right wing back,” the United legend declared.
It appears that Frimpong is also linked to United at present, with the club reportedly holding talks with the player’s representatives over a potential move.
Ultimately, it appears that Ferdinand has been paying close attention to United’s recent transfer links given the relevance of his transfer picks.
Whatever the club decides to do this summer, it’s clear that attacking and some full-back reinforcements are a must, particularly as manager Ruben Amorim looks to build a team that can thrive in his 3-4-3 formation.
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Mathew Cohen
A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.
