Football NewsCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Rooney: Man United have lost transfer pull
Wayne Rooney says United can no longer rely on their name to sign elite players.
Manchester United
team
Claim
United cannot attract elite players by name alone
Reason
Years without challenging for top trophies
Comparison
Arsenal expected to dominate in that area
What happened. Wayne Rooney said Manchester United have lost their ability to attract elite players based on the club's reputation, citing years of underachievement.
- Rooney compared United unfavorably to Arsenal.
- Arsenal enter 2026/27 as defending Premier League champions.
- United's transfer advantage has been damaged.
The comment highlights United's decline in the transfer market amid Arsenal's recent success.
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