Ten Hag wants five deals done before the end of the month. Wan-Bissaka is currently slipping down the pecking order at Old Trafford and could be replaced by Diogo Dalot. Eric Bailly does not have the quality to compete with Luke Shaw. Alex Telles is a more attack-minded option than Brandon Williams.
Ten Hag wants five deals done by the end of the month
The Dutch manager’s transfer targets are plentiful. The marquee signing for ten Hag is Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United are said to be interested in signing the Netherlands international. Ten Hag’s list also includes Antony, Christian Eriksen, and Jesse Lingard. He also wants to bring back one player from his loan spell at Ajax, Facundo Pellistri.
The first of those targets is a left-back, a position that has proven hard to fill in recent years. The Dutchman is keen to bolster the left-back position to support Luke Shaw. The manager is also keen on signing Dutch defender Donny van de Beek. The Dutchman has impressed at Ajax, and is currently on loan at Everton. He would also like to sign a centre-back in the near future.
Ten Hag is keen to sign at least five new players before the end of the month. Manchester United have been slow to sign new players this summer, despite the club’s impressive form in the Champions League. However, the Dutch manager hopes that he can sign five players before the start of the Premier League season. While the deal is not finalised yet, it’s not impossible to imagine a world without him in charge of the club.
Erik ten Hag has been in talks with Ajax to sign Antony and they haven’t made any official offers. But United are confident they can reduce the price and make a second bid for the player. While there are many other targets in the summer, these five are essential to Ten Hag’s ambitious transfer plans. In the meantime, it’s essential to sign a striker in the summer and bolster the squad’s attacking capabilities.
Wan-Bissaka is slipping down the pecking order at Old Trafford
If you’ve been following the situation with England’s men, you’ll have noticed that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is falling down the pecking order at Old Traffey. With Diogo Dalot back from loan at AC Milan, Wan-Bissaka has been used far less this season. And now there are doubts over whether the England right-back can play 38 games a season.
There are a few possible reasons for this, but one of the main ones is a lack of consistency. Wan-Bissaka’s career has been marred by inconsistency. He missed several training sessions and was out of contention over the winter break. According to the former Manchester United defender, Wan-Bissaka is a scapegoat at the club.
As a result, he’s increasingly struggling for playing time and looks set to leave Chelsea this summer. Although he was a hot property earlier in the transfer window, injuries have robbed him of playing time. So far, the Ivory Coast international has played just 45 times in the Premier League. If he does leave, he will be sold for a massive price.
It’s hard to believe, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s fall down the pecking order at Manchester United is the result of a lack of competition. The club has been very generous with the likes of David de Gea and Ethan Laird during the pre-season. But he is too far down the pecking order to break into United’s first team.
Eric Bailly is not good enough to compete with Luke Shaw
Manchester United’s Luke Shaw has praised Eric Bailly’s performance against Atalanta. Bailly, who made his second Premier League appearance, was a key player in the 2-2 draw. Bailly was on hand to replace the injured Victor Lindelof, and was credited with securing a point for the Red Devils. The game was also a tough one for the Red Devils, as Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire were unable to perform well.
The England international is reportedly frustrated with the treatment he has received at Liverpool. He was left out of the Europa League semi-final defeat by Sevilla and has only played seven Premier League games this season. His absence was even more disappointing considering his recent injury problems. But the former England international has clearly had enough of Solskjaer’s management style and has decided not to sign a new deal. The manager is not convinced by Bailly’s approach.
The former Manchester United defender has not played for Manchester United this season after returning from a four-month injury layoff. But he has featured in three games for the club’s reserves this season. Bailly was not selected for the match against Chelsea, but was named in the squad to face Burton on Wednesday. It’s not clear if Bailly will start against City, but it is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Alex Telles is a more attack-minded option than Brandon Williams
The arrival of Malacia could spell the end of Telles’ Old Trafford tenure. He will be desperate to get regular first-team football and cement his place in the Brazilian squad for the winter World Cup in Qatar. Meanwhile, Fernandez is still on loan at Old Trafford and could be a useful option in the back four. But Manchester United’s scouting isn’t at the level it should be and the club’s scouting needs to improve.
As an attacker, Telles is far more impressive than Shaw. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in three league games. This compares to one goal and no assists in six years at Manchester United. Meanwhile, Telles has provided 39 assists and 21 goals in five seasons at Porto. In the final third, Telles’s wide range of passing capabilities and dynamism will be crucial to the side’s success.
Telles is a much better defensive defender than Williams, who often struggles to win aerial duels. He can also intercept passes and create turnovers, which are valuable qualities for a defender. In addition, Telles is above average in the air, winning 1.67 aerial duels per 90 minutes. However, Telles is less effective when one-on-one and tends to commit fouls rather than recover possession. His pace can cause a problem when he is pressed in the final third of the field.
Anderson Arroyo is not good enough to compete with Luke Shaw
The Manchester United midfielder has a tough start to life at Old Trafford, having joined for PS27m from Southampton in the summer. Shaw is acutely aware of the need to improve his performances in the red shirt. Since his arrival, Shaw has failed to impress and has made just three Premier League appearances. Luke Shaw was overlooked for the senior England squad but has played for the under-21 side.
Max Aarons and Pau Torres are targets
Tottenham Hotspur and Man United have both been linked with the same Barcelona winger. Manchester United, meanwhile, have also made enquiries about Danjuma from Villareal. The former has scored 16 goals and provided four assists in the just-ended season. The two strikers are available at a low cost and may be tempted to leave the club if they receive a reasonable bid.
Manchester United are looking to strengthen their defensive unit and are interested in a new centre-back. The Spanish international has fallen out of favour and could be a candidate for the move. Other targets include Lille’s Sven Botman and Villarreal’s Pau Torres. The Red Devils are still in search of a striker, defensive midfielder and right-back. Norwich’s Max Aarons is the frontrunner for the right-back position, while France international Raphael Varane is the preferred option.
Norwich City defender Aarons is another target for the move. The former relegated with Norwich and has already played just 57 times for the club, could move to a higher-profile club to play in the Premier League. Torres is a left-footed centre-back who could be a potential replacement. If the deal does go through, Norwich City will receive EUR20m.
