Neville Criticizes Arsenal for Missing £65m Man Utd ‘Sensation’; Wright Disappointed
Gary Neville, a Manchester United legend, has voiced strong opinions on Arsenal and Chelsea’s missed opportunity to sign Bryan Mbeumo. The forward joined Manchester United from Brentford for approximately £65 million during last summer’s transfer window.
Mbeumo had an impressive season with Brentford, netting 20 goals and providing eight assists in the Premier League. After his transfer, he quickly became a valuable asset for United, contributing 12 goal involvements in 22 appearances across all competitions this season.
Neville’s Critique of Arsenal and Chelsea
Neville believes Mbeumo would have been a much better fit for Arsenal and Chelsea than some of their current players. He remarked, “If you look at it now, Mbeumo would probably have been better for Chelsea and Arsenal than the players they got.”
Ian Wright’s Support
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright echoed Neville’s sentiments, expressing his disappointment that Arsenal did not secure Mbeumo’s services. He stated, “He always looks dangerous. Absolutely [he would have strengthened Arsenal].” Wright also mentioned other potential signings, such as Semenyo, highlighting the talent Arsenal could have brought in.
Chelsea’s Signing of Alejandro Garnacho
Instead of Mbeumo, Chelsea opted to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. The reports concerning his performances this season have been mixed. Chelsea legend Joe Cole expressed confidence in Garnacho, declaring, “He’s such a super-talented footballer.”
- Cole highlighted Garnacho’s potential to improve with better positioning on the pitch.
- He believes the young player needs guidance and maturity, both on and off the field.
Both Neville and Wright’s comments exemplify the shared belief that Mbeumo’s skills would have notably enhanced the squads of Arsenal and Chelsea. As discussions around player transfers continue, the impact of Mbeumo’s signing at Manchester United will be closely monitored.
