Ed Woodward admits Manchester United face difficulty in securing multiple transfer targets and claims the club put themselves ‘at risk’ if they do not extend player contracts, even if they are underperforming.
Woodward has faced criticism over his decision to hand contract extensions to Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling within the last two years.
Meanwhile, Woodward completed three signings in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first summer at the club with Harry Maguire, Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all arriving.
And Woodward is confident a similar approach is the way forward to improve United, even if players who are struggling to make an impact are kept at Old Trafford for longer than supporters would like.
‘It’s a multi-year squad evolution analysis,’ Woodward said in an interview with the fanzine ‘United We Stand’.
‘It’s hard enough to get three players done in a transfer window.
‘To get six or seven done is extremely difficult if you are getting proper talent.
‘If you choose to churn every player because they are not good enough and you’re not extending contracts, you are putting yourself at risk of execution.
‘Sometimes you have to take a broader view.’
