Souness raises Martinez concern at Man Utd and aims dig at Pogba

Graeme Souness thinks Erik ten Hag has improved Manchester United’s transfer strategy at Old Trafford. However, while Lisandro Martinez has impressed, he still harbours concerns over the Argentina international. And the talkSPORT pundit also couldn’t resist yet another big at former Red Devils star Paul Pogba, too…Martinez had a tough start to life at United, with the Argentina international struggling in defeats to Brighton and Brentford.But the former Ajax star has since responded with some stirring performances at centre-back, forging a reputation as being one of the best defenders in the Premier League in the process.Martinez was at his best as United beat West Ham 1-0 on Sunday, managing to nullify the threat of the Hammers’ frontline as his side claimed all three points.Souness has now praised the recruitment of the club while speaking to talkSPORT, saying: ‘Prior to this year, none [when asked about progress being made at the club].’There was Ed Woodward making the football decisions, signings, who should leave, who you give extended contracts to.Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Man Utd news: Graeme Souness has raised a concern when it comes to Lisandro Martinez (Image: GETTY) Man Utd news: Lisandro Martinez is hoping to win trophies at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY) Man Utd news: Lisandro Martinez impressed in 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday (Image: GETTY)’Common sense tells you at five foot nine, playing against guys six foot two, he’ll get pinned occasionally, he’ll get outsprinted occasionally and he will get caught.’I can’t tell you a centre-back in my time in the English game that was super successful for being that size.’And Souness couldn’t resist another dig at Pogba, who he often criticised during the midfielder’s time at United.’I think Manchester United are a fantastic football club, they really are, one of if not the biggest in the world, glamorous and most successful,’ he said.WIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Man Utd news: Paul Pogba has been needlessly slammed by Graeme Souness (Image: GETTY)’Can I just call this out, who was the first person to call out Pogba as a pudding? I rest my case.’He added: ‘I can remember the first time I saw him, it was the semi-final of the Champions League, Juve vs Real Madrid.’I was with Jamie Redknapp and Thierry [Henry], Jamie was raving about this young midfielder, wait till you see him.’And I came away from the game thinking ‘he’s not for me’. Never has been and I think I’ve been proved right and his time at Manchester United is a mitigated failure.’Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here