Neville Slams Manchester United Over Transfer Dealings

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville harshly criticised the club's squad planning in recent years. Neville targeted the players' attitude and performance after the 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have won only two of the 12 matches they have played this season and have dropped out of the top five in the league table. Only a few months ago, under interim head coach Michael Carrick, the team returned to the Champions League, but now it is in serious difficulty. There is also talk that Carrick's position is under threat.

Neville also criticised the club's transfer strategy. Pointing out that Tottenham had signed two important midfield targets, Neville said that Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, by their performances at Stamford Bridge, showed they should be wearing a United shirt. According to Neville, United could not afford to sign these players because of the club's debts and other unnecessary spending.

The former player did not blame the problems on a single mistake. In his view, a series of wrong decisions in the transfer window led the club to its current situation. Neville's comments have brought Manchester United's difficult period, both on the pitch and in the boardroom, back into the spotlight.