Former Manchester United midfielder Gordon Strachan has questioned the team’s transfer strategy.
United come up against Brighton this weekend, with the south coast side leading the way in picking up talent from abroad, developing players, and then selling them on for huge profit.
The next player to move on could be 18-year-old striker Evan Ferguson, who is reportedly a target for United manager Erik ten Hag.
Speaking to GamblingZone.com, Strachan suggested that the chief difference between Brighton and United in the market is that Brighton sign players with superior attitude.
He explained: “Brighton sign players that are desperate to improve, whereas United will sign the best they can, elite-level players. I question some of the mentalities at United.
“These big players will come in on big wages, with big careers behind them and stay at the same level. I don’t see a lot of players improving at Manchester United. A lot of players seem to arrive at Manchester United with an attitude that says, “I’ve made it”.
“Are Manchester United as good a team as Brighton? Of course, if you were looking at individuals, you would have to say that Manchester United have better players but are they a better team?
“When I watch United, I see a lot of individuals and a club that is relying on moments of magic from individuals rather than a collective effort. That’s the battle that we’re looking forward to seeing on Saturday and I think it will be a very tough game for Manchester United.”