According to Erik ten Hag, Manchester United will be focusing on three positions this summer.
Published on June 2, 2024, by Football Editor Matt Law
Three places are pointed out by Ten Hag. This summer, Manchester United will try to sign
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, has stated his intention to bolster his midfield with the addition of a center-back, center-forward, and central midfielder during the next summer transfer window.
The Red Devils finished the season in the Premier League with their lowest ever result, in eighth place. However, they will participate in the 2024–25 Europa League after beating Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final last month.
A definitive decision on the Dutchman reportedly has not been made yet, leaving a great deal of doubt over Ten Hag’s future as captain.
But Ten Hag is already planning for next year, and the Dutchman has pinpointed three spots the team needs to improve in 2024–25.
In order to complement Rasmus Hojlund, we must bring in a striker. “It would be great if we can bring in a new central midfielder and find someone to replace Varane,” Ten Hag said, as reported by The Mirror.
Ten Hag lays out the three spots that Manchester United will be aiming to fill this summer
In Ten Hag’s ideal team, he would have a centre defender, midfielder, and striker.
If the guys become healthy and continue that way, I believe next season will be promising. Then, with that lineup, you may begin to challenge for a spot in the top four. To me, that’s both hopeful and grounded in reality.
It was very evident last year that we would be adding a striker, a custodian with some back-of-the-envelope skills, and a second midfielder to our roster. In principle, if we followed that strategy, we would be better equipped to go forward.
But in reality, things were quite different. That is mostly related to the many injuries, particularly in the defensive position. Various members of the team have sustained injuries.
That, basically, was the meat and potatoes of this season. I had a crystal-clear vision of where we needed to go last year, but with all these injuries and off-field problems, it was never accomplished.
The Dutchman is certain that the club’s new owners want to ‘develop with him’ despite the challenges of the 2023-24 season, and a definitive decision about Ten Hag is reportedly on the horizon.
Ten Hag lays out the three spots that Manchester United will be aiming to fill this summer
Ten Hag will continue to lead Manchester United, he says with confidence.
I have faith that the new owners want to revise everything—but they also intend to work with me to develop. The way they speak to me and express themselves is exactly that, he said.
In the midst of everything, I give my whole attention to the squad every day so that we can play football at our highest level. I have seen that certain procedures have been established. In terms of both the organization’s employees and the surrounding environment.
A brand new facility will replace our Carrington training centre, which will be dismantled entirely. They are beginning with the infrastructure and are taking on a lot of other tasks.
There was already a sense of unrest when I arrived. The team was going through a period of change. Everything is now completely turned upside down due to the change of ownership. Since everyone involved will likely have good intentions, this need not be a negative thing for the club. Time will reveal everything.
If Manchester United decide to part ways with Ten Hag, the two most likely candidates to take his position are Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel, who are both free agents this summer.
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