“Just sell all the players” – Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney sends a clear message to Man United management on the team at Old Trafford

The summer transfer window is expected to be busy for Manchester United as Sir Jim Ratcliffe undertakes responsibility for recruitment in advance of the upcoming season.

Wayne Rooney, an icon of Manchester United, has exhorted Erik ten Hag to sell or release the overwhelming majority of his squad prior to the upcoming season.

United has struggled throughout this campaign with consistently subpar performances. The Reds’ early eliminations from the Champions League and Carabao Cup have been exacerbated by a lackluster Premier League campaign that will likely see them finish seventh or eighth.

Wednesday night, in the Sky Sports studio, following United’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle, Rooney was asked for his assessment of the roster, and he was candid regarding the summer transfers Ten Hag and company should pursue. “You have to build the team around Bruno [Fernandes],” according to him.

“He possesses the only player with quality and fight in him.” I believe that the younger players are eliminated first, followed by the rest of the players.

“In my opinion, the young players, including Bruno, should be retained, while a complete clearout is necessary,” It ought to be.

“It will not occur within the next year.” It is my belief that it must transpire within the next few years.

“(Onana) I believe he has improved. Despite a rocky beginning to the season, I believe he has since improved.

“(Defendants) In my opinion, [Diogo] Dalot has performed admirably, while [Harry] Maguire has had a lackluster season. They require improved players in order to remain competitive in this league.

“Do not misunderstand; these are excellent Premier League players, but in order to contend with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, they require superior players. It is common knowledge that Marcus Rashford possesses the capacity and aptitude to perform at the highest level.

“And we haven’t even seen that; I’m just curious as to whether or not Marcus himself should look elsewhere at this moment. I believe he should inquire of himself that matter.

“I want him to stay and break records at this club but he needs to get his head right and get his head down and work hard and get back to the player you know he can be.”