Man United’s head of recruitment had vastly different transfer plans for the summer

The head of recruitment at Manchester United, Christopher Vivell, had a different plan for the summer transfer window compared to the club's eventual decisions. Manchester United's performance has been disappointing so far this season, with defeats against Hull City, Manchester City (playing with ten men), and Brighton & Hove Albion.

The team's underwhelming results have placed pressure on the head coach, and there are rumors of a potential change in management if they fail to secure a win in their upcoming match against Fulham.

Some blame has been directed at Michael Carrick, the current head coach, but the real issue lies with INEOS, the club's co-owners. INEOS should have prioritized strengthening the entire team rather than focusing on specific positions. They failed to secure the club's top targets, most notably Mateus Fernandes, which reflects poorly on Matt Hargreaves, the director of football negotiations.

While Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada have been criticized for their decision-making, the fans have been more forgiving towards Vivell due to his reputation as an elite talent scout. According to sources, Vivell had wanted the club to sign Ederson and Tyler Adams this summer. Both players were highly regarded by Vivell and his team, with the club having Ederson on their shortlist for years.

Vivell has been unfairly targeted for the failures in transfers, but he should share the blame with Hargreaves and Wilcox. Tyler Adams was another player that Vivell and his team favored, but their signings did not materialize. With the team's performance in the upcoming match against Fulham at stake, Manchester United must start delivering results on the pitch to alleviate the mounting pressure.