Ralf Rangnick has warned Manchester United that their miserable predicament could prevent them from signing the biggest stars in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are unlikely to have Champions League football next season, languishing in sixth place with three games to go and plenty of ground to make up. If United fail to win their final outings, then interim manager Rangnick will have guided the club to their lowest Premier League points tally since the division's inception.
With new boss Erik ten Hag set to kickstart a new era at the end of the campaign, his predecessor - who will take up a consultancy role with the club for the next two terms - conceded that their rivals will have an advantage. Asked following Thursday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea if top players still want to join the Red Devils, Rangnick replied: "As a club, with regards to supporters, stadium, quality of training ground, I would say yes.
