Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed optimism about his former club's prospects for the upcoming 2025/26 English Premier League season, predicting a significant improvement from their disappointing 15th place finish last campaign.
Speaking on his podcast, Ferdinand backed the Red Devils to climb up the table considerably. "I'm going eighth. Seventh or eighth," he stated, though he added an important qualification: "Revisit this if we get one or two more signings and I might change my answer."
The 2024/25 season was particularly challenging for Manchester United, who finished just three positions above the relegation zone. This performance represented one of the club's worst Premier League campaigns in their storied history.
Under new manager Ruben Amorim, United have already begun strengthening their squad with the additions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Reports suggest that Amorim is still in the market for a striker to provide competition for current forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.
According to sources close to the club, Manchester United have narrowed their striker shortlist to two prominent names: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Either signing would potentially bolster the attacking options available to Amorim as he looks to rebuild the team's fortunes.
Ferdinand's prediction suggests a cautious optimism about United's trajectory under their new manager, with the possibility of even higher ambitions should the club secure additional quality signings before the transfer window closes.
The Red Devils will be hoping to recapture some of their former glory after what has been a difficult period for the 20-time English champions, with fans eager to see if Amorim's tactical approach can elevate the team back toward the upper echelons of the Premier League.
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