August 14th 2023.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has already spent around £170 million this summer to bring in Andre Onana, Mason Mount, and Rasmus Hojlund. The club had previously set a net spend budget of around £120 million, recouping cash from the £15 million sale of Anthony Elanga to Nottingham Forest, the £12 million departure of Fred to Fenerbahce, and Matej Kovar's £8 million exit.
With the potential departures of Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek, United could be left short in defence and midfield. This is compounded by the fact that Anthony Martial's injury record prevents him from being relied upon in attack.
When asked about further signings, Ten Hag said, "I will always want more! But I think every manager you could ask would also want more. It is about the mentality; in top football we are talking about the demand, the absolute maximum. Because we demand that from our players and, in their defence, they expect it from us. We are looking for the perfect situation but you never get the perfect situation. Then you have to come into your place and work for that, maybe with not the perfect situation but the perfect results."
Sofyan Amrabat of Fioretina remains a key target for Ten Hag. The club also intends to recruit a centre-back should Maguire leave, with Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard high on the shortlist.
Erik ten Hag is clearly determined to make the best out of a tricky situation, and is doing all he can to ensure Manchester United have the best chance of success come the start of the season.
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