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| David Beckham and Gary Neville Reveal Manchester United’s Summer Transfer Wishlist: "At Least Six New Signings Needed!" |
Manchester United legends David Beckham and Gary Neville have shared their honest thoughts on what their beloved club should do in the upcoming summer transfer window. The two former Red Devils didn’t hold back when talking about the kind of rebuild they believe is urgently needed at Old Trafford.
Beckham and Neville came up through United’s youth academy together and became key figures in the early Premier League era. Beckham won six league titles before heading to Real Madrid in 2003, while Neville spent his entire 19-year career with United, collecting just about every trophy possible.
These days, Neville is known for his strong opinions as a pundit on Sky Sports and NBC. Beckham, now co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, tends to be more reserved—but he opened up in a recent interview with The Athletic, and fans are taking notice.
Beckham expressed strong support for manager Ruben Amorim, who’s reportedly facing pressure. He urged the club to fully back Amorim in the transfer market. “I think Ruben definitely needs support to bring in the players he wants, but I’m not sure how realistic that is,” Beckham said.
He also emphasized the importance of keeping core players, especially team captain Bruno Fernandes. Amid rumors of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, Beckham didn’t hold back. “I’d like to think you don’t have to sell your captain. Bruno has been outstanding. Sure, we’ve all been critical of certain players at times, but he’s stepped up when it matters.”
Another major concern for Beckham is the potential sale of homegrown talent like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. These academy graduates could be seen as “pure profit” under Premier League financial regulations, but Beckham believes selling them would be a huge mistake.
“If you’re not performing on the field, we all know there’s a risk—whether you’re a star or not. That’s how football works,” he said. “But Manchester United shouldn’t sell players who understand and love the club, especially if they grew up here.”
Gary Neville echoed Beckham’s sentiments and threw his support behind Amorim, urging fans to hold off judgment until the middle of next season. “By Christmas next year, we’ll have a better idea of where things stand. Ruben needs at least one more transfer window,” Neville said.
He didn’t sugarcoat the situation either. “This summer needs to be a major reset. United need at least five or six new players to reshape the squad. Two forwards, a central midfielder, two wing-backs, and another center-back—those are the minimum.”
In short, both Beckham and Neville believe a serious squad overhaul is overdue, and that any rebuild must prioritize both smart signings and loyalty to young players who truly represent the club’s identity.
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