Two of Man United’s ‘worst ever signings’ were down to Erik ten Hag, claims Gary Neville
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGary Neville has issued a scathing assessment of Erik ten Hag's transfer decisions, singling out the acquisition of Antony and Casemiro as "two of the worst signings in Manchester United's history".
The club announced on Monday (October 28) that Ten Hag had been dismissed following a dismal start to the season, which finds the team languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.
In the wake of his departure, Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped in as interim manager. Meanwhile, the Old Trafford outfit have agreed a deal in principle with Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon, who has emerged as their prime candidate for the managerial role. READ MORE: I'm a football agent – Ruben Amorim signed my player ahead of eight Premier League clubs READ MORE: Gary Neville has worrying Man United dressing room divide theory as 'unacceptable' comment made Ten Hag's time with United, lasting over two years, included notable triumphs such as winning the EFL Cup and FA Cup, yet his approach to recruiting several players from his time at Ajax has drawn considerable criticism.
Neville specifically condemned the high-profile signings of Antony and Casemiro; the former came with an eye-watering price tag of £86million including add-ons, while the latter joined for a reported sum of £60million.
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