Man Utd 'close in' on deal for ten Hag as new manager
Manchester United will give Erik ten Hag a right to veto transfers just like they did with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho, according to reports. The Ajax boss has reached a verbal agreement with the Red Devils when it comes to taking charge next term. And it seems like he’ll be charged with the task of re-awakening one of Europe’s biggest sleeping giants.
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ten Hag that will see him become their fifth manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
And, now, ESPN say the Red Devils are ready to work in tandem with the 52-year-old as they plan for a better future.
It’s stated that United will give Ten Hag the power to veto signings, just like they did with Solskjaer and Mourinho.
And that’s to ensure they don’t recruit any more flops, having had a mixed record in the transfer market ever since Ferguson walked away.
Ten Hag, the publication says, wanted assurances over the club's structure, recruitment process and how much money will be available to strengthen the squad.
It appears he’s now got them, with the 52-year-old destined to succeed Ralf Rangnick come the end of the summer.
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United are primed to overhaul their squad at the end of the season and Ten Hag will have some targets in mind.
It’s been reported that he’d try and bring Antony with him to the Premier League, though Juventus are also believed to be keen on the Brazil international.
Jurrien Timber is another player being linked with the Red Devils, too, having impressed Ten Hag over in Amsterdam.
And United, behind the scenes, have interest in West Ham and Tottenham stars Declan Rice and Harry Kane.
It will take a fee close to £150million to land Rice, though, with Hammers boss David Moyes adamant his prized asset isn’t for sale.
And it would likely take a similar amount for United to snap up Kane, especially if Tottenham qualify for next season’s Champions League.