Manchester United icon Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on his former club's transfer strategy, insisting there can be 'no excuses' for their flawed recruitment process in recent seasons.
The fiery Irish pundit, never one to mince his words, delivered his brutal assessment during a recent television appearance where he analysed United's ongoing struggles on and off the pitch.
Keane's Blunt Assessment
'The recruitment has been shocking, absolutely shocking,' Keane stated emphatically. 'People keep talking about needing time - but how much more time do these people need? The club's been making poor decisions in the transfer market for years now.'
The former United captain highlighted how the club has repeatedly overspent on players who failed to deliver, while rivals like Manchester City and Liverpool built cohesive squads through smarter recruitment.
No Room for Excuses
'You look at some of the signings and you have to wonder what the thinking was behind them,' Keane continued. 'There's no clear strategy, no identity in how they're building this team. And don't give me this nonsense about it being difficult - other clubs manage to get it right.'
The 52-year-old dismissed suggestions that United's problems stem from managerial changes alone, insisting the root cause lies deeper in their approach to transfers and squad building.
A Call for Accountability
Keane saved particular criticism for those responsible for United's recruitment decisions: 'The people making these calls need to be held accountable. How many more hundreds of millions need to be wasted before someone says enough is enough?'
His comments come as United prepare for another crucial transfer window, with new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe promising significant changes to the club's football operations.
Whether Keane's harsh words will spark action at Old Trafford remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - the United legend isn't about to stop speaking his mind when it comes to his former club's failings.
