"They could have got Alexander Isak this summer for 120m, and they got Benjamin Sesko instead. Sir Alex Ferguson would have always gone out and broken the bank to get that leader, to get that top player, so that everybody looks at him as soon as he pulls that shirt on and goes, wow, what a player. I want to play like him. I want to be like him."
"When you get players that are not quite sure about their own ability or coming into the Premier League for the first time, they are looking around for a bit of help, but it doesn't work like that. When you're a 70m player, you should be showing us the way. So it's not rocket science for me. The reason why Manchester United are where they are now is because of the stature of the players they have been buying are not good enough."
Manchester United signed Benjamin Sesko instead of pursuing Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British transfer record fee. The club has recruited players unfamiliar with English football rather than proven Premier League performers. A lack of established leaders and high-stature signings has reduced on-field inspiration and immediate impact. Benjamin Sesko remains goalless for his new club and may need time to adapt to the Premier League. Poor recruitment and the relative quality of recent signings help explain Manchester United's weak start to the season and hinder their ability to compete for major trophies.
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