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Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to sign two central midfielders, a young forward and a full back, touts Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson as an ideal target
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand and Newcastle star Sandro Tonali (PTI/AP)
Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to strengthen their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window, prioritising midfield reinforcements along with additions in two other key areas.
The Red Devils are currently third in the 2025-26 Premier League with seven matches remaining. Their recent surge up the table has come under interim head coach Michael Carrick, who has overseen an impressive turnaround in form. Since taking charge, United have lost only once and recorded seven wins, significantly boosting their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. However, there is still uncertainty over whether Carrick will be given the job on a permanent basis.
2 Mid-Fielders, One Forward And Full-Back
Looking ahead, Ferdinand believes the club must be realistic in the transfer market. Speaking on his show, he said: “If United go and get four players in the next window and two of those are starters, then I think that’s a realistic transfer window.
“If I was the club, my priorities would be two central midfielders, one who starts and maybe a younger one who you can blood in here and there around Bruno [Fernandes]Kobbie [Mainoo] and the one you bring in.
“I would also go for another forward, a younger one who is going to be more of a back-up to what we’ve already got. And I would go for a full-back.
“That’s it. I know you can say you want 10 new players and most positions can be improved but I don’t think you need a huge revamp, it’s still a lot but that’s realistic.”
Why Not Sandro Tonali?
Manchester United have been linked with several players in recent months, including Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United. Reports suggest Newcastle may need to sell key players if they fail to secure a top-five finish due to financial regulations.
However, Ferdinand has put forward an alternative, backing Elliot Anderson as a suitable target. He said: “Beginning of the season everyone was talking about [Carlos] Baleba, he seems to have gone off the boil a little bit form wise.
“Elliot Anderson, he seems to have jumped to the front of the queue. I think he’s a wonderful player. I think Elliot Anderson is the right type not only of player but character, I think he’d be a good addition to the squad.
“But I just think the type of midfielder United need is somebody who is a bit more all-action, who can cover ground, who is dynamic, who is robust, strong, who can drive a team.
“Right now Anderson seems to be ticking those boxes. But I think there are a few other young guns out there — I won’t mention their names yet because I don’t want anyone else to get on that scent.”
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April 03, 2026, 2:46 PM IST
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