Overview

• Louis van Gaal told Sky Sports that Manchester United operates more as a commercial enterprise than a football club under its current leadership.
• He criticized the restriction of trainer influence on player signings, arguing it removes accountability for team performance.
• United suffered their worst Premier League campaign, finishing 15th with a club-record 18 losses.
• The team will miss out on European competition for the first time since the 2014/15 season after failing to qualify.
• Van Gaal held up Liverpool’s approach under Arne Slot as a model, where the coach has decisive authority over transfer targets.