Rooney has opined that instead of looking to sign players such as Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale or Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo, the Old Trafford outfit must instead focus on rebuilding by finding and recruiting talented young players.
In case you didn’t know…
Manchester United are undergoing a massive rebuilding process, having finished a dismal 6th in the 2018-19 Premier League season. They have already signed 21-year-old Welsh winger Daniel James and are linked with moves for Gareth Bale, Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes.
Wayne Rooney is a bona fide United legend having spent 13 glorious years at Old Trafford between 2004 and 2017, winning 5 Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League title, one Europa League title and one FIFA Club World Cup. He currently plies his trade with US Major League Soccer side DC United.
The heart of the matter
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the former Manchester United and England captain opined that United must focus on signing and developing younger talent rather than spending big to secure some marquee signings.
He further elaborated that signing a Bale, Ronaldo or even a Messi will not solve United’s problems in the long run.
He stressed on United needing to return to what the club originally believed in - nurturing and developing young talents.
What’s next?
Solskjaer and Manchester United head to Australia next for a round of pre-season friendlies. The Red Devils next take the field on 13th July to face Australian A-League side Perth Glory at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
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