![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-utd-problem-summed-up-by-sir-alex-fergusons-right-hand-man/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Manchester-United-v-Nottingham-Forest-Premier-League.jpg&description=Manchester United are hoping to sign a midfielder and a left-back before the transfer window closes on Friday after Erik ten Hag's squad was struck by an injury crisis Rene Meulensteen has urged Manchester United to sign another central midfielder before Friday's transfer deadline. Erik ten Hag's side have made an indifferent start to the new Premier League season. They narrowly defeated relegation candidates Wolves and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford but suffered a humbling 2-0 loss at Tottenham in their one and only away trip. The Red Devils have spent big this summer to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund, but Meulensteen believes Ten Hag needs to give Casemiro more support in central midfield. The Brazilian has also faced criticism from Jamie Carragher. United are interested in signing Sofyan Amrabat but are yet to agree a deal with Fiorentina. The 27-year-old's representatives are growing frustrated with the delay and could find their client a different club, although United are still in the hunt for his signature. Meulensteen, who was one of Sir Alex Ferguson's coaches at United, has offered his opinion during an interview with the Belfast Telegraph. He said: "The biggest problem that United have to solve at the moment is the legs in midfield - the balance in midfield. "We're only just started but against Wolves and against Tottenham, it became quite evident that although (Casemiro) is a very good player and is a very experienced player, has he got the legs to be a single No.6 in the Premier League? No, he hasn't. He needs support there. If that doesn't get addressed, opposition teams will capitalise on it." United are considering a move for Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. It's believed Spurs are open to selling the Denmark international, 28, but have slapped a £30million asking price on him. United are expected to be able to afford that fee. Do you agree with Rene Meulensteen? Let us know in the comments below! Another possible option is Rya){kind=link}
Manchester United are hoping to sign a midfielder and a left-back before the transfer window closes on Friday after Erik ten Hag’s squad was struck by an injury crisis
Rene Meulensteen has urged Manchester United to sign another central midfielder before Friday’s transfer deadline.
Erik ten Hag’s side have made an indifferent start to the new Premier League season. They narrowly defeated relegation candidates Wolves and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford but suffered a humbling 2-0 loss at Tottenham in their one and only away trip.
The Red Devils have spent big this summer to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund, but Meulensteen believes Ten Hag needs to give Casemiro more support in central midfield. The Brazilian has also faced criticism from Jamie Carragher.
United are interested in signing Sofyan Amrabat but are yet to agree a deal with Fiorentina. The 27-year-old’s representatives are growing frustrated with the delay and could find their client a different club, although United are still in the hunt for his signature.