The 9 Players Ralf Rangnick Recommended to Manchester United

Despite the fact that Ralf Rangnick did everything in his power to position Manchester United for a more prominent future, there are not many fans of Manchester United who will not look back on his tenure as manager with fondness. In November 2021, the German manager, who is now in charge of the Austrian national team and was also widely associated with the Bayern Munich post earlier this year, was promoted to the Red Devils’ managerial position on an interim basis. However, he ultimately failed to demonstrate his worth to the club.

There was a possibility that he would continue to work for the club in a consulting capacity in order to provide assistance to Erik ten Hag during his first season in England; nevertheless, he decided to leave shortly after the Dutchman arrived. Rangnick, who has registered the worst points-per-game ratio of all managers who have attempted to steady the ship after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, took charge of all recruitment-based decisions at RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg, but he was unable to stamp his authority in Manchester in the same regard. Rangnick’s performances reflect the fact that he has failed to establish his authority in Manchester.

On the other hand, during the brief time that he was affiliated with the club, he suggested a number of names to the organisation; nevertheless, none of those names were ultimately successful. “Open-heart surgery” is what Rangnick called the squad’s need during his final weeks at the club. He made it very obvious that big adjustments were required, and it is evidently clear that the same difficulties are still enmeshed at Old Trafford. Rangnick’s statements were made during his final weeks at the club. Rangnick reportedly considered a number of players, including Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland, who are both players for Manchester City. The Daily Mail reports that Rangnick discussed these players as potential purchases. Having said that, that is not the end of the list. Some of them have already made other high-profile moves, while others are still waiting to be acquired by some other party. All right, let’s have a look at what they are doing at the moment. 1.
I am Enzo Fernandez.
At a cost of £106.8 million, Chelsea acquired the services of an Argentine midfielder.
It is Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea.
Enzo Fernandez joined with the west Londoners for a cost that was then the highest ever paid in the United Kingdom, which was 106.8 million pounds. This was before his Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo shattered the record. The 23-year-old showed glimpses of his world-class skills during his time at Stamford Bridge, where he played a limited number of games for Benfica before making the move to England. He played for Benfica before making the switch to England.

When it came to the international scene, Fernandez was an essential member of the team that won the 2022 World Cup under the leadership of Lionel Scaloni. However, it was Lionel Messi who justifiably dominated the headlines during and after the tournament that took place in Qatar. However, even before that, it was reported that United were keeping a close eye on the midfielder while he was playing for River Plate. On the other hand, it is generally accepted that the club was holding off on signing him until the new manager, Erik ten Hag, gave his approval. Kobbie Mainoo’s development may have been stifled as a result of his entrance, which would have been a disastrous outcome given the player that he has gone on to become. However, there is a glimmer of hope from this situation.

J. Gvardiol, number two
The reigning champion of the Premier League at Manchester City
As a member of Manchester City, Gvardiol
It was Manchester City, Manchester United’s local rivals in the Premier League, that made the strategic decision to take a chance on the highly regarded defender. In spite of his young age, Josko Gvardiol was a standout performer for Croatia at the 2022 World Cup. As a result, he was able to win plaudits and, as a result, a significant financial transfer.

During his time in Germany, the athlete, who is now 22 years old, was a dominant asset for his previous team, RB Leipzig, where he participated in 87 games. He had a rough beginning to his life in England, but now that he is under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage, he is taking his game to new heights and achieving greater success. It is possible that United will come to regret the decision to let a left-back of this calibre go begging, given the problems they have been having with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s fitness.

3)
I am Julian Alvarez.
In terms of club sales, the forward set a new record for Manchester City.
I am Julian Alvarez.
Despite the fact that he was a secondary player to Erling Haaland during his time with Manchester City, Alvarez is widely considered to be one of the best young forwards in the world, and this is a recognition that he has earned. He grabbed the notice of numerous major clubs while playing for River Plate in his native Argentina – after notching 85 goal contributions in 122 games, and brought much of that form over to the Etihad.

Had United gone on Rangnick’s recommendation, though, Alvarez might have been playing for the red side of Manchester instead. According to reports, Rangnick found himself in a state of rage when the club was unable to capture the Argentine’s signature before to his signing with City. After scoring 36 goals in 103 matches for the Sky Blues, he completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid for a fee of £81 million. Since returning to Atletico Madrid, he has scored two goals in eight La Liga matches, as of the time this article was written. 4.
Luis Diaz is a distinguished player for Liverpool.
It is Luis Diaz of Liverpool.
Luis Diaz’s time spent at Liverpool has been, for the most part, fruitful, despite the fact that there have been instances of intermittent inconsistency. The livewire forward, on the other hand, is absolutely electrifying when he delivers his best performances. He also knows a thing or two about haunting the Red Devils, as he has managed five goal contributions in six clashes, with a double coming during the Merseysider’s 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in September 2024

It should come as no surprise that Rangnick had his sights set on the dynamic Colombian international before he became the marquee winter acquisition for Jurgen Klopp in 2022. Prior to that, he was one of FC Porto’s driving powers, scoring 41 goals and registering 19 assists for the Portuguese heavyweights. The loss that United has suffered has unquestionably been Liverpool’s gain.

The fifth Erling Haaland
With Manchester City, we are breaking records for fun.
A. Haaland Manchester City United’s Erling
The Old Trafford supporters will feel the biggest disappointment over this particular opportunity that was not taken advantage of. Erling Haaland has been nothing short of extraordinary for Manchester City following his arrival from Borussia Dortmund. United legend Wayne Rooney even described him as the world’s best footballer now that the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era has come to an end.

The goal-machine is well on course to become the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, and his links to Old Trafford go even further back than Rangnick’s desperate plea. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that the domineering forward was a man that the former United boss had told the club to sign long before he took the job in 2018. 6.
The Laimer, Konrad
Now at Bayern Munich
The Laimer, Konrad
As the 2021-22 season came to a close, it was patently clear that reinforcements in midfield were desperately needed at Old Trafford – hence why Konrad Laimer was eyed. At that time, the versatile midfielder had also caught the attention of Bayern Munich, who he eventually signed for, but Manchester United could have saved themselves money and hassle if they elected to sign him back when Rangnick first recommended the Austrian to the club’s higher-ups.

At Bayern, Laimer is a solid rotational option who would likely settle in well at Old Trafford, much like his former teammate Marcel Sabitzer did during his loan spell. Rangnick did at least get the chance to coach the midfielder, as he is a major member of the Austrian national squad.

Seventh, Alvaro Morata
The Spanish striker led his country to victory at the 2024 European Championship.
A. Morata, Alvaro
Alvaro Morata, who is 32 years old, is considered to be somewhat of a footballing journeyman. He has played for Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Chelsea, but he has not yet established himself as one of the most talented strikers in Europe. Although the Spaniard has scored goals in every game he has played throughout his career, he has not been able to create a reputation as a really world-class forward due to his carelessness in some of the most important matches.

Initially, the Spaniard was being discussed as a potential transfer to the Theatre of Dreams in 2017, but United ultimately decided to go with Romelu Lukaku instead. In the years that have passed since Ragnick’s advice, the pressing striker has overseen Spain’s triumph in Europe and secured a transfer back to Italy, this time to AC Milan, a club that has won the Champions League on multiple occasions.

Nkunku, Christopher, number 8
This time at Chelsea
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku during a pre-match warm-up
Now on the books at Chelsea, Christopher Nkunku could have become Manchester United’s first signings of the Ten Hag era after becoming one of RB Leipzig’s most outstanding stars. The outstanding Frenchman had a multitude of big-name clubs clamouring for his signature as he lead Leipzig to a top-four finish in back-to-back seasons between 2021 and 2023, scoring a solid total of 70 goals during his stint at the club.

Ever since he arrived at Stamford Bridge, the forward has been hampered by injuries; nonetheless, whenever he has played, he has a tendency to produce impressive performances. At the moment, he is giving Enzo Maresca a headache as he competes with Nicolas Jackson, another member of the team, for the position of number nine. 9)
I am Dusan Vlahovic.
Despite being linked with Arsenal, he is still playing for Juventus.
Putting Dusan Vlahovic to work for Juventus Juventus
If Manchester United had been more interested in listening to Rangnick’s transfer advice, the club might have been able to acquire the services of the formidable centre forward Dusan Vlahovic, who was predicted to become a star on the most prestigious stages during the sport of football. Although he has struggled to demonstrate the same level of potency as he did during his time at Fiorentina, the 24-year-old player is currently playing for Juventus in Turin. Despite this, he has become one of the most talented players in Serie A.

Once Vlahovic has been brought to the attention of Arsenal, there is a good potential that supporters may have the opportunity to witness him play in the Premier League sooner rather than later. On the other hand, given that the coaches at Old Trafford are now working to extract the maximum amount of performance from both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, it is highly improbable that we will see him donning the iconic red shirt of Manchester United.