Erik ten Hag can unleash his very own Matthijs de Ligt at Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThere is no disputing the sheer size of the challenge awaiting Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer. Following a forgettable 2021/22 campaign, which is now just two chapters away from being concluded, United will be looking forward to welcoming Ten Hag to Old Trafford this summer to mark the beginning of a new dawn.
The Ajax boss was officially announced as the club's new boss a fortnight ago and will get to work ahead of the start of next season.
One of the biggest challenges facing the Dutchman is transforming the state of the first-team squad. Numerous players are expected to leave the club this summer, including the likes of Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani, meaning new additions are not expected to be in short supply. READ MORE: Manchester United's dream 25-man squad including four new signings for Erik ten Hag rebuild But whilst there is no debate to be had about whether or not United need new faces, they already have some players on their books that could feel like new signings.
That is because the likes of Ethan Laird, Teden Mengi and James Garner, who have spent time on loan in the Championship this season, will fancy their chances of impressing Ten Hag during pre-season, ahead of the real action getting underway in August.
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