Messi and Ronaldo would struggle in this Man U: Berbatov

Manchester United have had a dismal start to the Premier League campaign, winning just two matches out of the first eight fixtures. Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov feels that the team is now in such bad shape that even world-class players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would struggle for goals when playing for the Red Devils.

“The winter transfer window is difficult and also on the pitch Manchester United aren't producing as a team at the moment," Berbatov wrote in his column for Betfair.

“It doesn't matter how good you are, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo could go there and they would have difficulty because the team is not producing as a team,” he wrote.

United did not bring in a striker this summer and instead let go of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez. “When you sell two of your main strikers you need to bring in at least one, just in case. Everybody can see that that Manchester United need a backup, Anthony Martial is injured and there isn't another really strong proven goalscorer.”

Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Juventus for Mario Mandzukic. Berbatov felt that the striker is a good option for this United side. “They have the talent in the young players but at the same time you need someone like Mario Mandzukic,” he wrote.

“I think he is a really good football player and he hasn't played before in England but I hope if he comes he can straight away get into the rhythm of the Premier League.

“Zlatan Ibrahimovic was 34 when he signed for United and he didn't have any problems. Mandzukic is a similar age and hope he could have the same impact if he signs.

“I think his age is a good thing; Martial, Rashford and Greenwood are all young players so they need that time and assurance that they don't need to worry and they can learn from the experience of Mandzukic.”