Rooney tears into Man United signings, says trio not title quality
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has dismissed the club's three major summer 2025 attacking signings — Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha — as insufficient for a title challenge. Speaking to Stick To United, Rooney said: "They are deluded if they think the front three that they have brought in are good enough; they are not." He added the squad is "absolutely a million miles away from being champions," noting the players came from Wolves and Brentford.
The criticism lands as United sit near the Premier League relegation zone with just one win from eight matches this season. Michael Carrick's side travels to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea this weekend.
For the millions of Nigerian United fans, this is a sobering assessment from a club icon. Rooney's verdict carries weight — he's the club's all-time top scorer and won five Premier League titles. But it's also one pundit's view in October; seasons turn on form, injuries, and tactical adjustments.
United face Chelsea this weekend. A result there could shift the narrative quickly. The real test isn't October opinion — it's whether the squad responds on the pitch.