Erik ten Hag is desperate to offload multiple first-team squad players at Manchester United this summer in a move that would emulate Mikel Arteta’s approach at Arsenal
Erik ten Hag is desperate to trim the fat from his Manchester United squad this summer with a ruthless approach comparable to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s approach.
Mason Mount has completed his move to Old Trafford with United paying an initial £55m plus up to £5m in add-ons for the England international. The club are also closing in on the signing of Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana and want to sign striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.
Outgoings from Old Trafford this summer have been minimal. Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe left at the end of their contracts while Zidane Iqbal and Ethan Laird both secured permanent exits. Yet there is no shortage of players in the squad whom Ten Hag wants to be moved on in order to refine his squad.
Alex Telles and Eric Bailly have both returned from loan spells at Sevilla and Marseille respectively, with neither features in Ten Hag’s plans. As outlined by the Independent, Harry Maguire, Fred, Scott McTominay and Jadon Sancho are other players Ten Hag wants to cash-in on: raising transfer funds and clearing the wage bill for new arrivals.