"I wouldn't say there are many top players at Manchester United. They've missed out on players like Declan Rice and Harry Kane when both were up for transfer. United weren't even in the equation for either of them. They are both top, top England internationals who lead by example, and don't just go into football clubs to play well - they go in and lead and say to everybody else, 'are you coming with me? I can play here'."
"A bit like the way Eric Cantona went in at United; he was made for it. Declan and Harry would have been absolutely fantastic for the football club. So, they didn't buy those top players, they went under the card for a few million less, and that's what you end up with. You end up with players that are okay in the situation, but not great. You need great players to play for Manchester United, and even more so now, to turn the club around. You need leaders."
Manchester United have signed 'okay' players in recent years and missed opportunities to sign Declan Rice and Harry Kane when both were available. The club failed to compete for those top England internationals and instead signed cheaper options. Both Rice and Kane are described as leaders who influence teammates and elevate performance, comparable to Eric Cantona's impact at Old Trafford. The club's recruitment choices are blamed for producing adequate rather than great players and leaving a shortage of leaders needed to reverse decline. Michael Carrick serves as interim manager as United prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal. A recent 2-0 win over Manchester City under Carrick offered promise but greater quality is required for consistent success.
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