“Utterly stupid” – The Athletic journalist thrashes Man Utd’s ‘never seen before’ transfer strategy
Although we’re only one month into the new campaign, many have already made up their mind about Manchester United and their controversial transfer policy.Patience was already running low at Old Traf...
The Athletic journalist has harshly criticized Manchester United's unconventional transfer strategy this season. By one month into the new campaign, the club has already dropped four points from their first five Premier League matches, leaving fans restless. Manchester United's disappointing 2-0 loss to Brighton in the Carabao Cup only added fuel to the fire.
Despite starting the match strongly with goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount, the team faltered later on, allowing Brighton to mount a shocking comeback through a series of defensive errors. Fans at Old Trafford were heard jeering and booing in disapproval, having endured a poor start to the season only six games in. The Athletic's Adam Crafton took particular aim at the club's management, calling their approach "utterly stupid" and predictably so, noting that they have constructed their squad block by block from front to back.
United bolstered their attack in 2025 by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, while focusing on the midfield with new signings Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba. However, defensive reinforcements are still expected to come in the summer of 2027. The Athletic highlights that United's strategy may have backfired, as the club's attack has struggled due to the absence of key players such as Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho, while midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is the only available option in midfield.
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