Tim Sherwood has hit out at Manchester United‘s decision to sell Romelu Lukaku.
And the former England international has described the move as the “biggest mistake” the club ever made.
Sherwood also believes that the Red Devils could challenge for the Premier League title next season.
But that is only if they secure the signing of either Erling Haaland or Harry Kane in the summer.
Lukaku joined Man United from Everton in a reported £75m deal plus add-ons back in 2017.
The Belgian had established himself as one of the Premier League’s best strikers at the time.
And that saw him score 87 goals and provide 29 assists during his four years with the Toffees.
However, Lukaku failed to hit such heights again for Man United at Old Trafford.
Nevertheless, he still contributed a respectable 42 goals and 13 assists in 96 games for the Red Devils.
The Belgium international eventually left for Inter Milan in the summer of 2019.
Lukaku is now an indispensable asset for the Italian side this season, scoring 21 goals in 32 league matches.
Inter top the Serie A table with 79 points and are close to winning their first league title since 2010.
Sherwood, speaking to Premier League productions, believes that Man United need to sign a centre-forward in the summer.
“What (Man United) need is a centre forward. They really need someone,” Sherwood said.
“They had someone and the biggest mistake the club ever made was selling Romelu Lukaku who’s on fire now at Inter Milan.
“Edinson Cavani might not be the answer to challenge Man City because of his game-time.
“But I think he’s brilliant for the younger boys.
“For (Marcus) Rashford, (Mason) Greenwood and (Anthony) Martial to watch him every day in training is great.
“And that is because what he does is an art.”