Rio Ferdinand single out ONE Man United new signing for blame in Man United previous loss against Brentford
Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford has triggered an outburst from club legend Rio Ferdinand, who launched a scathing attack on one of the team’s biggest summer recruits. The former defender, visibly frustrated after watching another dismal display, questioned the club’s decision to spend such a huge fee on a player he believes has offered absolutely nothing since arriving at Old Trafford.
Speaking in his post-match reaction, Ferdinand didn’t hold back as he said he couldn’t understand what the scouting team saw in the player before sanctioning such a massive deal. He highlighted the lack of goals and the poor work rate, insisting that the forward has failed to justify his reputation or price tag.
Although he didn’t mention the name, fans immediately knew the criticism was aimed at Benjamin Šeško. The £60m striker, brought in with the expectation of ending United’s long-running struggles in front of goal, has endured a miserable start. Against Brentford, he barely threatened, struggled to link up with teammates, and once again left the pitch without scoring.
Once hailed as the “new Erling Haaland,” Šeško now finds himself at the center of growing criticism from pundits and supporters. Instead of becoming a solution, he has turned into a glaring example of United’s questionable transfer business. His lack of pressing, weak hold-up play, and inability to gel with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have only deepened the concerns.
Reactions online reflect the divide within the fanbase. Some back Ferdinand’s harsh assessment, insisting Šeško looks far from the level required to lead United’s attack. Others argue the striker has been let down by Ruben Amorim’s flawed system and needs time to adapt. But the general mood is one of frustration, with many seeing him as yet another overpriced gamble that isn’t paying off.
For Ferdinand, patience is gone. His verdict was blunt: unless performances improve quickly, this transfer will go down as another expensive failure. The bigger debate remains whether Šeško himself is the issue or if he’s simply another casualty of a broken system at Old Trafford.
What is certain, however, is that the pressure is mounting. The fans are angry, a club icon has already turned on the marquee signing, and the spotlight on Šeško is now fiercer than ever. For the striker, it’s a decisive moment—either he delivers soon, or his United career risks collapsing before it ever truly begins.
