Wayne Rooney calls for Manchester United signings and warns Marcus Rashford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to acquire four more players before the transfer deadline, particularly emphasizing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly. He expressed concern over Marcus Rashford's body language, suggesting the forward needs to improve his work ethic if he wishes to remain at the club. As the Premier League season approaches, United has already added Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow to their roster. Rooney highlighted the importance of making the right signings as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
- •Rooney advocates for four new signings before September 1.
- •He identifies Myles Lewis-Skelly as a key target.
- •Rashford has returned to United but faces scrutiny.
- •United has already signed three players this summer.
- •Rooney emphasizes the need for improvement in Rashford's body language.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Arsenal star and sends Marcus Rashford warning
"Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United to make four more signings before the transfer deadline and has sent a message to Marcus Rashford following his return to the Red Devils
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