Man United did some decent business in this summer’s transfer window, with Erik ten Hag boasting talent that will arguably improve his squad.
Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte have all put pen to paper, with Jadon Sancho heading to Chelsea on loan but with an obligation to buy if the Blues finish in the top 14 positions in the Premier League.
The club have also let a number of players leave including Scott McTominay and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and that might explain why the Dutchman was keen to rebuff a late approach by Real Betis for two of his players.
Erik ten Hag puts his foot down to block two Man United transfers
According to the Daily Mail, the Spanish outfit wanted to sign Antony and Christian Eriksen on loan before the deadline, however, that was never going to be allowed by ten Hag.
Antony has flopped since his arrival at Old Trafford and now finds himself down the pecking order for United, so the decision to keep him for 2024/25 seems an odd one from the manager.
Though Eriksen might be thought of as more of a fringe player nowadays too, he has plenty to offer if given the opportunity and therefore ten Hag’s decision in respect of the Dane at least seems a little more understandable.
In any event, both are likely to have to be content with a spot on the subs bench for the most part when everyone is fit.
Strength in depth is clearly important to the club who struggled badly last season – particularly in defence – when injuries bit hard.
Were such a scenario to befall them once more, at least ten Hag can be assured that in Antony and Christian Eriksen, he has two players that will give their best when called upon.
Selling Sancho for £25,million (if reports are true?), that must mean that the value of Antony is less £10,million? Why would Erik ten Hag want to keep him? It would have made more sense to get rid of Antony and keep Sancho!
This season could give the United Youth a real chance. With Garnacho and Amad now the nailed on first choice wingers, and Rashford and Antony under performing, two new wingers are needed to become 2025 graduates.
Also, the loss of an underpaid Scott McTominay, coupled with the perennial injured Mason Mount, will mean that Collyer and Gore will likewise get plenty of chances to impress.
Why would Ten Hag let Sancho leave even on loan and for a cheap fee next summer.
The players sold are the important ones to us. AF who happens to be a promising young left back we had, AWB, SM and now Jodan Malik Sancho.
Maybe this time , we will finish 15th position
You are only supporting man United u are not a coach, the character of a player is very important to the team spirit, Let Jordan work on his attitude to go far in the game. But 15th position will never be man u table position.1234 full stop. The the grace of God.