Wayne Rooney addressed a myriad of issues that have plagued Manchester United during his punditry duties for the Newcastle win.
The Old Trafford legend remains unconvinced with the majority of the squad after watching them in action for the 3-2 victory.
Rooney did not mince his words as he said on Sky Sports, quoted by the MEN: "You have to build the team around Bruno [Fernandes].
"He's the one player with quality, he has got fight in him. I think the young players and then... all the other players get rid of them.
"I think you keep the young players, you keep Bruno and I think it has to be a massive clear out. It has to be.
"It is not going to be in one year. I think it has got to be over the next couple of years.
"[Andre] Onana I think he has got better. He had a shaky start to the season, but I think he has got better.
"I think [Diogo] Dalot has done well, [Harry] Maguire has had an in-and-out season. To compete they need better, they need better players to compete in this league."
After making a strong case to keep Bruno and the youngsters, Rooney shared his opinion on Marcus Rashford.
"Don't get me wrong, these players are good players, and good Premier League players, but to compete with Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal, they need better players," he explained.
"We all know Marcus has the ability and capability to play at the top level.
"And we haven't seen that, I just wonder is it time for Marcus himself to go elsewhere, I don't know. I think he has to ask himself that question.
"I want him to stay and break records at this club but he needs to get his head right and get his head down and work hard and get back to the player you know he can be."
Rashford was on the bench as Newcastle lost to Man United in the final game at home this season. He came on as a substitute later but failed to add to his tally of just seven league goals in 2023/24.
