Manchester United’s former star player, Gary Neville, has raised doubts about the club’s choice to sell Anthony Elanga following the forward’s impressive performance against his old team, Nottingham Forest. Over the weekend, Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory against Manchester United, with Elanga making a significant impact on the game.
Despite playing a prominent role at the start of Erik ten Hag’s tenure as manager at Old Trafford, Elanga was considered surplus to requirements and sold last summer. The decision to offload the Swedish international for a mere 15 million pounds has come under scrutiny, particularly as Elanga expressed a desire to secure regular first-team football, which he found at Nottingham Forest.
Elanga’s success at his new club has raised questions about whether Manchester United made the right choice in letting him go. Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports, highlighted the substantial amounts spent on other players in similar positions, such as the 70-million-pound signing of Sancho and the 90-million-pound signing of Antony, contrasting these investments with the decision to part ways with Elanga.
The young forward’s progression at Nottingham Forest, despite the team’s challenging season, has brought Manchester United’s transfer decision into focus. As Neville’s remarks reverberate, the footballing world awaits Manchester United’s response to the questions surrounding the sale of Anthony Elanga.
