October 9th 2023.
Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager has been rather tumultuous so far, with the Dutchman's side enduring a woeful start to the Premier League season, having lost four of their first seven fixtures. This has understandably caused a stir amongst the Manchester United faithful, as the club had splashed the cash during the summer transfer window, raising expectations for the team.
So, just how much money has Erik ten Hag spent on signings for Manchester United? Since taking up the managerial role in the summer of 2022, the Red Devils have shelled out a staggering £407m on new acquisitions. This is second only to Chelsea, who have spent well over £1b on new players.
Of the 16 new faces at Old Trafford, Brazilian winger Antony is the most expensive, with United paying £88.3m for his services from Ajax in September 2022. Sadly, Antony has been unable to replicate his form in the Netherlands, only managing eight goals and three assists in his first full season in English football.
The same transfer window also saw the arrival of compatriot Casemiro, with United splashing out £70m to sign the then 30-year-old from Real Madrid. Despite criticism over the fee, Casemiro had a stellar year at the base of United's midfield and had a transformative effect on United's fortunes. However, he has since looked sluggish, and has been dangerously exposed by teammates in the middle of the park.
Christian Eriksen also joined United last season as a free agent, but his impressive performances have seemingly waned ever since he made his comeback from an ankle injury sustained in January 2023. Meanwhile, Tyrell Malacia has proven a capable understudy to Luke Shaw at left back since he moved from Ajax last summer for around £14.7m.
The most recent signings include Mason Mount, who swapped blue for red in a £60m deal from Chelsea, and Andre Onana, who moved from Inter for around £47.2m.
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