Premier League legend calls for Man Utd directors to be ‘ARRESTED’ for selling fans’ favourite in transfer window

PREMIER LEAGUE legend Paolo di Canio has criticised Manchester United’s decision to offload Scott McTominay.

The Red Devils sold McTominay to Serie A giants Napoli in August.

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Paolo Di Canio thinks Man Utd chiefs should be ‘arrested’ for selling the midfielder[/caption]

They earned £25million from the move, which helped fund a deadline day deal for top summer target Manuel Ugarte.

But ex-Prem star Di Canio believes Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co made the wrong decision.

In a recent interview with Il Mattino, he said: “I would go to Manchester United to arrest all the directors – how can you give away McTominay?”

Following the midfielder’s departure, United boss Erik ten Hag revealed he did not want to sell him.

The Dutchman explained: “It is a little bit mixed, I am very happy for him but it is mixed because I wouldn’t prefer to lose him.

“He is Manchester United in everything, he was so important for Manchester United.

“He was here for over 22 years but unfortunately it is the rules.

“Homegrown players bring more value and that is not the right thing to do but for everyone, for all parts, it is a good deal. Scott is happy with it, and Napoli and us.”

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Since joining Napoli, McTominay has scored two goals in five appearances.

Meanwhile, United are struggling in the Premier League.

The Red Devils currently sit 14th in the table with just eight points from seven games.

It has been their worst-ever start to a Prem season.