Man Utd ‘need six signings’ as Gary Neville explains what’s ‘making me sick’ | Football | Sport

Gary Neville has called for a dramatic overhaul of the Manchester United squad this summer and admitted he’s dreading the Europa League final. Ruben Amorim‘s side take on Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday, a match that will define the season for both clubs.

Victory would mean a Champions League spot for United and boost Amorim’s recruitment drive this summer. Regardless, United have endured their worst ever Premier League campaign in 2024/25, and lie 16th in the table. Neville, 50, has conceded the thought of the Red Devils losing the final makes him feel ill.

“That game is making my stomach churn with its level of importance, to both clubs,” he told The Athletic. “Not just from a silverware perspective, not just from a manager’s perspective, but also from a finance perspective; what it gives both clubs in terms of attracting players and the money that it will put into the clubs.

United have already lost to Spurs three times this season, and Neville added: “It’s making me a little bit sick.” The pundit also claimed Amorim needs to add a host of new names to his squad when the transfer window open in order for the club to compete domestically and in Europe.

“It needs a big overhaul in the summer,” he continued. “Five or six players minimum to be able to change the direction of how he wants to play. There’s at least two forwards, a central midfield player, definitely two wing backs and another centre-back. They need six players minimum.

“Ruben has been very good at identifying the players he wants out of the club; that’s really clear to everybody. The club’s job now is to get them out and get replacements in that he likes and wants in his team.”

United will be in a much stronger position to target players this summer if they can offer potential signings Champions League football. It would also mean a huge financial boost following a series of cost-cotting measures under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Indeed, Amorim has paid for extra tickets for a number of staff for the final in Spain so they can take family members. Both clubs have been allocated 15,000 tickets for fans in the 50,000-capacity venue.