Man United told to pull transfer U-turn as Edinson Cavani replacement plot reported – ex-striker
Noel Whelan has urged Man United not to sign Everton forward Richarlison as a replacement for Edinson Cavani this summer.
The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the 24-year-old is “not the answer” to the Red Devils’ attacking “problems”.
As reported by Goal.com on Monday (21 March), Manchester United are interested in Richarlison as part of a rebuild this summer.
Cavani expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of his contract this summer.
However, Whelan insisted the Red Devils should reconsider making a move for Richarlison to fill the void.
Asked if he thought the Everton star would be a good replacement for Cavani, Whelan told Football Insider’s Russell Edge: “Personally, in my opinion, no.
“I think Manchester United really do need a long time to sit down, discover and realise who they need in their side. I don’t think Richarlison’s the answer.
“Firstly, they need to find a formation and they need to get a manager. There are a lot of things that have gone wrong for Manchester United over a number of years. The signings haven’t worked out at times.
“There’s no identity to their team. There’s no structure or play to their side. They need to get a manager in and assess.
“I don’t think Richarlison’s the answer to Manchester United’s problems, I really don’t. They need to really go through their squad first. Eliminate players that need to leave, and need to be out of the football club.
“The rebuilding process needs to start from the ground upwards. They’ve got great players, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t think all of them should be there. That’s not what makes a great side.
“They’ve got to get their transfers right. Manchester United have got it wrong for so long.”
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