Louis Saha believes Manchester United should keep Scott McTominay and Fred at the club this summer, despite the club’s expected clear-out. Erik ten Hag is expected to continue his rebuild this summer with a striker and a new midfielder top of his list of priorities, with as many as 15 players at risk of being moved on. McTominay and Fred are among them, with the former a target for Newcastle United and the latter entering the final year of his contract. However, Saha believes they can still grow under ten Hag and play an important role in a title challenge.
“It’s important to see a very strong pack,” Saha told Paddy Power. “There are players, like Scott McTominay and Fred, who can improve and they’re the sort of players who might be wanting to move elsewhere. But with the right tactics, a lot of good things can be done. It’s hugely important to get these types of players on side – without them, you can’t win a title.”
United have been linked with a number of midfielders heading into the summer transfer window, including Frenkie de Jong, Brighton’s Felipe Caicedo, West Ham captain Declan Rice and Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic. Saha stressed that no one is guaranteed anything at Manchester United right now.