Gary Neville predicts Man Utd to struggle in transfer market as rivals hold them to ransom

GARY NEVILLE believes Manchester United will struggle in the transfer market as their rivals hold them to ransom.

United have completed just one signing this summer, bringing in winger Daniel James for £15million from Swansea.

A huge summer overhaul was predicted for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, though no further marquee signings have been secured.

Sky Sports pundit Neville believes United are joined “in the pit with the rest of the sharks” – which could cause Old Trafford chiefs to lose out in the race to sign players.

He said: “It's difficult to do business, it's not easy. Everyone knows Manchester United want players and price tags will go up.

“You've got to try and encourage players to come to the club. Players don't just jump to sign for any club – they do their homework and get their agents to get to work.

“They probably have 50 meetings before they sign for a club nowadays. Manchester United will be in the pit with the rest of the sharks looking for the big signings.

“It's difficult for all clubs they all want the same players. They all want Harry Maguire, every single club wants him. Everybody wants Christian Eriksen.

"Players that are being bandied about, there are four or five clubs in for them. They aren't just going to sign for the first club, they'll choose wisely and look at the different aspects.

“Manchester United have got a big job to do in order to get a squad right for a championship challenge. Hopefully that'll start this summer but it's not just bringing players in, it's about getting some out.”

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United are close to signing Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, though, with a £55million deal close and a medical set for this week.

However, England team-mate Harry Maguire looks set to snub Old Trafford for Manchester rivals City.

And further window misery follows as Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligt looks set to end his transfer saga by signing for Serie A champions Juventus.

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