Manchester United have made just one signing so far this summer – Daniel James from Swansea for £18m.
They’ve been linked to a plethora of names, however, with the likes of Leicester’s Harry Maguire and Mattijs de Ligt at the forefront.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also keen on Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes and Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
But United are having trouble getting those deals over the line with one of the biggest sticking points assumed to be the thirst current players have to be competing in the Champions League.
Neville, who played for United throughout his whole career, believes those transfer targets should look at a move to United with a more long-term view.
“I’d like to think players would see beyond that in terms of what this club can do and how big it is and what it will do in the future,” he told Sky Sports.
“If a player is going to choose a club based on the fact they’re not in the Champions League for one season, I would say they’re not the right player for the club.
“You want players to come to United to put the club back where it belongs, which is at the very top.”
Neville then stated that doing business in the current transfer market isn’t an easy task at all.
The former England international noted how multiple clubs are interested in the same players and that it takes time for those targets to make decisions on where they want to play.
“It’s difficult to do business, it’s not easy. Everyone knows Manchester United want players and price tags will go up,” Neville added.
“You’ve got to try and encourage players to come to the club. Players don’t just jump to sign for any club – they do their homework and get their agents to get to work.
“They probably have 50 meetings before they sign for a club nowadays. Manchester United will be in the pit with the rest of the sharks looking for the big signings.
“It’s difficult for all clubs they all want the same players. They all want Harry Maguire, every single club wants him. Everybody wants Christian Eriksen.
“Players that are being bandied about, there are four or five clubs in for them. They aren’t just going to sign for the first club, they’ll choose wisely and look at the different aspects.
“Manchester United have got a big job to do in order to get a squad right for a championship challenge. Hopefully that’ll start this summer but it’s not just bringing players in, it’s about getting some out.”
