The former MU's temporary coach, Ralf Rangnick, once proposed a plan to build a “super squad” at Old Trafford with 6 large contracts, including a star currently wearing Liverpool. However, the Red Devils leadership refused through these expensive deals.
Rangnick was appointed Manchester United's temporary coach in the second half of the 2021/22 season, after the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Although the beginning is not bad, the team's performance quickly plunged, especially after the 0-4 defeat against Liverpool – one of the most heavy defeats of MU against the great rival.
After the match, Rangnick frankly assessed that the team needs “open heart surgery” – a way for a comprehensive change in the squad structure. In an interview with the German Bild by 2022, Rangnick revealed that he proposed MU to recruit players including: Luis Diaz, Erling Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku, Alvaro Morata and Dusan Vlahovic.
“There is no official transfer record was created. And the club does not want it,” Rangnick said. “We have discussed real names like Josko GVARDIIM and Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. We also talk about Alvaro Morata, Luis Diaz, Dusan Vlahovic and Erling Haaland, at a time they were still in the transfer market.”
Although Rangnick has tried to plan to rebuild forces fiercely and have a vision, MU has left his advice. “The club then decided to rebuild the squad under the new coach,” the current strategist of Austria added.
After that season, MU appointed Erik Ten HAG from Ajax and entered a period of reform in the direction of the Dutch coach. So what happened to 6 names Rangnick proposed?
- Luis Diaz: Joining Liverpool in January 2022 and plays an important role in the Premier League championship season 2024/25.
- Erling Haaland: Arriving at Man City in the summer of 2022, scoring continuously, winning many personal and collective titles.
- Josko GVardiol: Coming to Man City, winning the Premier League right in the first season.
- Christopher Nkunku: Moving to Chelsea but suffered from trauma, only 6 goals after 2 seasons in the Premier League.
- Alvaro Morata and Dusan Vlahovic: The two continued to play football in Serie A, but there was no sign that they would move to the Premier League.
