Wayne Rooney labelled Myles Lewis-Skelly as a no-brainer signing for Manchester United after conceding to being concerned by Luke Shaws pre-season performance against AC Milan. United have had something of a quiet transfer window, making just two outfield acquisitions ahead of Michael Carricks first full season in charge, with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans coming in to bolster the midfield. But left-back remains an area of need for United, with that issue coming into focus last weekend as 31-year-old Shaw struggled in a 4-2 defeat to a Milan side led by former Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim.In the first episode of his new Stick to United podcast, United legend Rooney conceded they are unlikely to be able to depend on Shaw, who co-host Mark Goldbridge blamed for all four of Milans goals.And he pointed to Arsenal defender Lewis-Skelly as a potentially astute signing who would address that issue while providing flexibility further up the pitch.Rooney said: I thought he [Shaw] had a really good season last season, but he didnt have the best gameagainst AC MilanSo, I dont think you can rely on Luke Shaw to be consistent for the whole season.On Lewis-Skelly, he added: I know were hearing that hes available for not much money. I think its an absolute no-brainer.I think if you can get a player who can play left-back, he can play centre-midfield. Hes young. Hes got a massive future ahead of him.I think thats absolute no-brainer if you can bring him in.Rooney also revealed his worries around Uniteds midfield despite the arrivals of Santos and Tielemans, and pointed to one of the latters former Aston Villa team-mates as having the right profile for what Carrick needs in his engine room.I dont know who this player is, but Id like to see some physicality in the middle of the pitch, Rooney explained. A big box-to-box midfield player who can break up play, can drive with the ball, can see a pass, but ultimately hes got to be in that middle of the pitch and youve got that physicality.I think if you look at Tielemans, you look at [Kobbie] Mainoo, you look at Santos, theyre all small lads, theres not much pace among the three of them.Probably like [Amadou] Onana for Villa, maybe not him, but that profile of player is what United need in the middle. Topics Manchester United F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five budget options to separate your team from the crowd Blake Hurst 18th August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five Common Mistakes to Avoid Blake Hurst 18th August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five key tips to help you succeed Blake Hurst 18th August, 2026 Rodri arrives in Barcelona to complete dream move Nicholas McGee 17th August, 2026 Chelsea chairman Boehly enters talks to sell stake to Clearlake Capital Nicholas McGee 17th August, 2026 No top team plays football like that Liverpool legend aims scathing criticism at Reds ahead of Iraola bow Nicholas McGee 17th August, 2026
