This archive report was first published on 1 August 2019.
Manchester United Fans Frustrated by Lack of Big Transfers ¶
Manchester United fans are on edge as the transfer window nears its close on August 8, 5pm (BST), with the team's lack of significant signings sparking widespread discontent.
Despite the additions of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James, who are considered emerging stars rather than superstars, fans are calling for more substantial transfers to strengthen the team.
As reported by Skysports, Tottenham have sent an agent to Portugal to negotiate a possible deal to steal Bruno Fernandes away from Manchester United, who seem to have hit a snag in their transfer efforts.
Disgruntled fans are now calling for club executives and owners to get their house in order before time runs out, with some even questioning the Glazer family's approach to the club's situation.
According to Twitter users, the transfer window has put on full display how desperately disorganised and shambolically run is Manchester United FC, with one user stating, "Regardless of which players arrive or don't in the coming days, this transfer window has put on full display how desperately disorganised and shambolically run is Manchester United FC. Im utterly speechless at the sheer ineptitude of those in charge," @UtdPotential said.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have landed Nicolas Pepe for £72 million from Lille, who was at some point also tipped to join Manchester United, further highlighting the Red Devils' lack of activity in the transfer market.
With the recent reports of Paulo Dybala wanting to stay at Juventus and Romelu Lukaku still wanting to leave, things are getting worse for chief executive Ed Woodward.
Harry Maguire is another player whose endless negotiations with Leicester City seem to indicate Brendan Rodgers' unwillingness to see his prized centre back leave.
As the transfer window draws to a close, Manchester United fans are left wondering what the future holds for their team, with some even speculating that Paul Pogba could still be trying to find a way to join Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane.
United ended the 2018/19 season without any trophy, enduring a turbulent campaign that saw them finish sixth in the league. With no Champions League football next season, it was expected the Old Trafford outfit would be the most active this window in slotting in new legs that can help the side compete for titles.
