Pundit shreds Man United ‘idiots’ after Sky’s Neymar transfer update
Frank McAvennie has claimed there are “too many idiots” at Man United.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker said the players “couldn’t handle” the arrival of someone like Neymar.
According to Sky Sports (23 May), United have been approached by intermediaries about signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Erik ten Hag’s side are one of a number of clubs to have been contacted about the 31-year-old’s potential availability.
The winger’s current contract with the Ligue 1 club runs until 2025 and includes a player option of one year.
Man United have recently learned the difficulties of having a big name at the club following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in November 2022 that was preceded by an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
McAvennie insisted United might face similar issues with Neymar.
“It is not going to work,” he told Football Insider.
“He is a wonderful player but no, I just can’t see it happening. He is a wonderful talent but having him in the dressing room, no, there are too many idiots in that dressing room.
“They could not handle Ronaldo when he was trying to help them and they never took any tips from him.
“Neymar is a born winner, he wants to win everything and he would be put alongside players who are just strolling about. I can’t see it happening.
“But you never know it might be a club big enough for him.“
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