The renewal negotiations between Manchester United and Menu have reached an impasse, which has sparked considerable discussion in the media recently. In particular, a report from the Daily Mail shocked everyone, claiming that Menu's agent demanded a contract with a weekly salary of up to 200,000 pounds from Manchester United.
This demand seems excessive, as Menu has just turned 21. Although he has performed well at Manchester United, he is still a young player. When discussing such a high salary, it inevitably raises questions. Some netizens expressed, "Menu has potential, but getting a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds does seem a bit excessive." This makes people think: How can a young player who has played in the Premier League for less than three seasons and only contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in 39 Premier League games dare to ask for such a high salary? According to Menu's current performance, there is indeed a significant gap compared to top players of the same age.
Compared to the level of other England internationals, Menu's performance on both offense and defense is not significantly outstanding. As for the report by the Manchester Evening News, although it also mentioned that Menu's renewal negotiations encountered obstacles, it did not reveal the salary figure he requested.
Everyone can see that the renewal issue between Menu and Manchester United seems to be more than just a simple salary negotiation. Whether Manchester United is willing to renew Menu with such a high salary may need to consider the club's overall strategy.
Some netizens suggested, "If Menu really wants to challenge higher goals, then he might as well try other clubs. After all, Manchester United's current state is not so glamorous, and there is no need to stay here." Indeed, Manchester United's current situation is not very good. Although they have a rich history and resources, their performance in the Premier League in recent years has been lukewarm, and there have even been multiple changes of coaches.
If Menu really hopes to pursue a bigger stage, Manchester United does not seem to be the only choice. Menu's agent is a focus. We know that he, along with Kamavinga and Grealish, belongs to the same agency, which is not a small company in European football.
Kamavinga's weekly salary at Real Madrid is as high as 230,000 euros, and Grealish's weekly salary at Manchester City is also 300,000 pounds. Calculating this, Menu's request is not particularly exaggerated, considering that his agency is accustomed to operating high-salary contracts. However, Menu's market value and on-field performance do not fully match such salary requirements.
If he can truly enhance his abilities in the next few years and become the core of Manchester United's midfield, his salary demands may become more convincing. However, judging from Menu's current situation, his defensive abilities are not prominent, and his speed is relatively slow.
Although he has strong dribbling and ball-protection skills in midfield, capable of driving the team's offense in tight defenses, he probably needs further refinement to truly become a world-class player. The competition for the holding midfielder position in the England national team is very fierce. To solidify his position, Menu needs to work harder.
Some netizens commented, "Menu has potential, but if he continues to rely solely on dribbling while neglecting defense, he will always be a mid-level player and cannot become a world-class star." This statement is a bit harsh but has some truth to it.
Menu indeed has some potential, but whether he can achieve a breakthrough depends on whether he can demonstrate more comprehensive abilities in the next few seasons. If he can improve his defensive performance and enhance his overall game-reading ability, his value will naturally rise.
Menu's contract with Manchester United still has 2.5 years left. Although his renewal issue is of concern, he still needs more time to prove himself. Although he has the potential to become the future midfield core of Manchester United, this path is clearly not smooth.
Manchester United is not eager to offer him such a high salary at this time. The club's funds are not abundant, and they still hope to decide whether to give Menu such treatment based on actual performance. Under the current circumstances, Menu should focus more on his own performance rather than pay too much attention to salary issues.
The most important thing at the beginning of a career is to accumulate experience and enhance personal abilities. If he can further improve himself in the next few years and prove that he deserves such a salary, then Manchester United may not hesitate to offer him a high salary.
Some netizens commented, "Menu's performance does have highlights, but you can't just look at one decisive goal and consider him a top player. To get a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds, potential alone is not enough." Indeed, Menu's current performance is good, but there is still a distance from the requirements of becoming a top player.
If he can continue to progress and become a key player in the Premier League and international arena, then a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds may no longer seem so exaggerated. Menu's future is still full of uncertainty, and whether Manchester United will offer him a high salary depends on whether he can prove his worth in the upcoming matches.
As for whether he can achieve success at Manchester United, this question may only be answered in the coming years.