Manchester United are 'scared' of Conte? Romano delivers a brutal verdict on the club
Fabrizio Romano believes Manchester United may be afraid of the very manager who could help solve their problems.
Details: The renowned transfer insider has made a striking statement about Antonio Conte and Manchester United. According to Romano, there is a feeling within the football industry that the Old Trafford hierarchy fears the Italian's uncompromising personality and willingness to speak openly about problems.
Romano did not hold back, explaining why he believes Conte would be the right man for United:
“There is a feeling within the industry that they are 'scared' of Conte. He just goes and says the reality, he's a serial winner but brutal. I think this is exactly what United need. You need to understand the real problems instead of just hiding,” Romano stated.
His comments come amid another difficult period for Manchester United. Following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on November 8, Michael Carrick's team sit 18th in the Premier League with just eight points from ten matches. The Red Devils have gone eight consecutive league games without a victory.
Conte has already been linked with the position. However, in October, the Italian publicly denied that advanced negotiations with Manchester United were taking place and dismissed reports about his alleged financial demands and requests for complete control.
It's worth noting that Conte has previously won the Premier League with Chelsea and league titles in Italy with Juventus, Inter and Napoli. He guided Napoli to the 2024/25 Serie A title before leaving the club in June 2026.
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