Erik ten Hag appointed next Manchester United manager
Manchester United are reportedly ‘set’ to make Tyrell Malacia their first signing of the Erik ten Hag era. It was claimed over the weekend that the Red Devils were in for the Feyenoord star as they plan for a brighter future. And any potential deal will be bad news for Alex Telles and Brandon Williams.
Manchester United are hoping to sign Malacia this summer, with the club intending for him to challenge Luke Shaw for a starting berth.
And that suggests the Red Devils don’t see Telles and Williams as good enough for a regular spot in the team.
Williams was loaned out to Norwich City at the start of the season but has been unable to prevent them from slipping down to the Championship.
Yet he still hopes to make the grade at United, saying earlier this month: “What I want to do next year is play for Manchester United at left back and that's my job.
"That's what I'm determined to do because it's my life and I'll do anything for that.
Manchester United are preparing for a big summer under Erik ten Hag (Image: GETTY)
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Manchester United signing Tyrell Malacia would be bad news for Alex Telles and Brandon Williams (Image: GETTY)
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Telles hasn’t always impressed when called upon, either.
The United star remains questionable from a defensive perspective, with his positioning on the field leaving plenty to be desired.
And while he’s good going forward, that can leave United vulnerable at the back.
For now, Malacia is focused on helping Feyenoord end their season on a high.
But it seems like a move to United is on the cards and he’s the likeliest to be the first player Ten Hag brings with him to the fallen Premier League giants.