They are not comparable in any way – Simon Jordan blast ex Man Utd player Rio Ferdinand
Simon Jordan, the former Crystal Palace chairman, has hit back at Rio Ferdinand’s criticism of Manchester United for selling Scott McTominay, according to Sportskeeda. Ferdinand, a former United defender, was upset by the decision to offload the 27-year-old midfielder, but Jordan has dismissed his comments as “silly”.
Jordan questioned what Manchester United’s DNA is currently, implying that the team’s identity and culture have changed since Ferdinand’s playing days. He suggested that comparing the current team to past teams is a “false comparison” and that United’s priorities have changed.
“Scott McTominay is alright,” Jordan said. “I mean, what’s the DNA of Manchester United right now? Because it damn sure isn’t winning, is it? Right now? The DNA of United used to be the poster boys of the Premier League, the best football club, in my view, in the world.”
Jordan also questioned whether academy players should never be sold, implying that it’s a natural part of football. “Is this the latest narrative now that anyone who comes out of an academy has got to stay there forever? At what point can you sell an academy player? Never?” he asked.
Ferdinand had argued that replacing McTominay with a £40 million signing was unnecessary, but Jordan believes that United’s decision to sell the midfielder is pragmatic. McTominay is set to join Napoli in a £25.4 million deal, ending a 22-year association with United.
The sale of McTominay has sparked debate among United fans, with some agreeing with Ferdinand that the midfielder should have been kept. However, Jordan’s comments highlight the changing landscape of football and the need for clubs to adapt and evolve.
Getty Images
Manchester United and PSG have reportedly now agreed a fee for midfielder Manuel Ugarte – a player that the Red Devils have been trying to sign all summer window but have been unable to get a deal done.
Erik Ten Hag has made some big signings this summer window and added players to the side that will make a real difference in their attempts to get back challenging for that Premier League title.
Ugarte is a player that Ten Hag has wanted all summer long and Manchester United have been working on a deal with PSG for months now – but now the Sky Sports website now report a deal which will see Ugarte join United o a permanent basis this summer is close to being completed.
United will pay £51m for the 23-year-old, a fee very close to the one PSG parted with only last summer to sign him from Sporting Lisbon and it is claimed that the midfielder is on his way to complete that Red Devils medical
IcFootballnews View…
Ten Hag has seemingly got all the players that he feels will improve the side this summer and Ugarte is no different – he is a quality midfielder that could make a big impact at Old Trafford.
We are sure that when the deal is officially wrapped up by Man United – Ten Hag will be delighted – the Manchester United fans will be delighted and to be honest – many pundits will be happy about the signing of the midfielder.
He will need time to adapt to the quality of the Premier League – but he is certainly a player that could have a great time of it in Manchester.
Leave a Reply