Club legend Gary Neville has launched a scathing assessment of Manchester United, insisting the Red Devils must offload up to ten players this summer to stand any chance of returning to the Premier League’s top four next season.
With United currently languishing in 16th place, Neville highlighted the urgent need for a rebuild, labeling the club’s recent recruitment as “abhorrent” and calling for an aggressive overhaul of the squad. The likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Casemiro were all named as potential departures, though Neville warned that their high wages may complicate exits—especially Rashford, whose weekly £180k salary could require partial payment from United even after a sale.
Neville also took aim at the declining development of players at Old Trafford, stating, “It’s been a graveyard for signings over the past decade—apart from Bruno Fernandes, no one has really improved.” He added that three to four players will leave when contracts expire, but another five or six may need to be paid off to ensure a clean slate.
The club’s hopes now rest on winning the Europa League final—a bizarre situation where either 16th-placed United or 17th-placed Spurs could qualify for the Champions League. With top-tier signings unlikely due to PSR restrictions and budget cuts under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Neville emphasized that smart exits and internal development will be crucial to any revival.
With pressure mounting and a squad overhaul looming, United faces a defining summer. Will they heed Neville’s call and rebuild from the ground up—or face another season of
chaos?
