Manchester United Urged to Make Young, Exciting Signings by Former Player

Former Manchester United player Dwight Yorke has advised Sir Jim Ratcliffe on how to approach the upcoming summer transfer window at Manchester United.

Yorke emphasized the importance of signing young, exciting players to revamp the squad, a contrast to previous recruitment strategies.

Instead of pursuing older superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, Yorke suggested focusing on talents like Jarrad Branthwaite to lower the average squad age to around 25.

Yorke believes that a blend of youthful energy and experienced players like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes could be the key to success for Manchester United.

While advocating for a structural approach to signings, Yorke made an exception for potential world-class signings like Jamal Musiala, citing the buzz created by Paul Pogba‘s return to the club in 2016.

Musiala, who has been in impressive form for Germany in Euro 2024, recently turned down a contract extension at Bayern Munich, sparking interest from top clubs like Manchester United.

As Manchester United look to rebuild their squad, the signing of a player like Musiala could reignite the excitement among fans and players alike, according to Yorke’s assessment.

With the potential addition of a young talent like Musiala, Manchester United could be on the path to recapturing past glories and establishing a new era of success at Old Trafford.