“We do need 9 or 10 players” – Ryan Giggs names 2 Manchester United transfer targets that excite him as he assesses summer rebuild

Ryan Giggs opined that Manchester United needed to sign nine or ten new players ahead of the next season. He added that Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha would be an improvement on the current options.

The Red Devils are going through arguably their worst spell in Premier League history. They are currently 16th in the league table, just two positions above the relegation zone. Amid their poor run of form, reports emerged that they were considering selling a few first-team players. Meanwhile, they have also been linked with a move for Delap and Cunha.

Speaking to Webby & O’Neill, Giggs agreed with the notion that Manchester United needed as many as ten new faces at the club in the upcoming transfer window. He said:

On Delap and Cunha’s possible move to Manchester United, he added:

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In the same interview, Ryan Giggs also advised Marcus Rashford against returning to Manchester United. Rashford was loaned to Aston Villa this January following a dip in form at his childhood club.

Since moving to Villa, the 27-year-old seems to have regained his form, having made 10 goal contributions in 17 appearances for the Birmingham-based club.

Speaking on Rashford’s loan move, Giggs admitted that it was painful to see the winger leave the club, but advised him to prioritize getting playing time. He said:

He added:

Rashford grew through the ranks at Manchester United and was promoted to the senior team in 2016.

Ezekiel Olamide

Ezekiel is a European football journalist who covers breaking news and transfer rumors at Sportskeeda. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting and has a work experience of around 3 years, having previously worked at the likes of Opera News Hub and Extratime Talk. He is a proponent of factual accuracy, meticulous research, verification of sources and journalistic ethics and standards.

An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.

Lionel Messi is the one true GOAT for Ezekiel and he also follows the Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League owing to him and Cristiano Ronaldo. When not writing, he spends his free time deepening his SEO knowledge and watching skits.

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