Gary Neville criticizes Erik Ten Hag’s transfers as among Manchester United’s worst

Gary Neville suggests Erik Ten Hag’s transfer decisions, including deals for Casemiro and Antony, worsened Manchester United's performance.

Gary Neville Criticizes Erik Ten Hag's Transfers As Among Manchester United’s Worst
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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has criticized Erik ten Hag’s transfer decisions, claiming the Dutchman oversaw two of the club’s worst-ever deals. Ten Hag, sacked on Monday after United’s poor start this season with only four wins in 13 games, managed over £600 million in spending during his two-year tenure.

Although he won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, Neville believes that Ten Hag’s transfer choices contributed significantly to his downfall. Specifically, Neville pointed to the acquisitions of Casemiro and Antony as particularly unsuccessful. In a discussion on “It’s Called Soccer!”, Neville said, “The performances have been really poor this season, the results have been shocking, the league position is terrible.”

While he acknowledges Ten Hag’s trophy achievements, Neville argues that Man United’s recruitment, already struggling for a decade, was worsened by these two deals. The club’s current position in the league only highlights the challenges left in the wake of these controversial transfers.

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