Manchester United could move in a new transfer direction, as four signatures made by Eric ten Haag in Ajax hinted that a change in strategy could be expected
Eric ten Haag could inspire a new transfer direction at Manchester United
Eric ten Haag is approaching to become the next manager of Manchester United, after the club reached an agreement in principle with the head of Ajax.
The Dutchman is silent about his future until the final of the Dutch Cup this Sunday, while Ajax will face PSV in a match that could give a double to the team of Ten Hague, if they keep their lead of four points in the Eredivisie. Although it has not been officially announced, it seems that United are finally having their new long-term manager and he may already be close to his first signing.
United are reportedly gearing up for River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer as a £ 20.6 million release clause comes into play. And judging by Ten Haag’s achievements in signing stars with Ajax, Fernandez definitely looks like a potential signature that the 52-year-old has sanctioned.
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At the time, it would be absurd to assume that the manager would not have complete control over the players coming in and out, but the modern game is very different. The role of manager is a thing of the past, as clubs now choose to hire a “head coach” while devising an internal recruitment strategy.
However, as we have seen in recent years, this does not always work and Ten Hague has wanted to have an active say in all transfers if he wants to become United’s boss. Fernandez could be his first addition, and the Argentine with a high rating scored on Wednesday in the 2-0 victory against Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores.
United need a new defensive midfielder, with Nemanja Matic announcing he will leave the club in the summer, and Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard are expected to leave at the end of the season. So Fernandez may be United’s first signing midfielder and he is in charge of a transfer bill similar to Ten Hag.
Enzo Fernandez is linked with a move to Manchester United
Ten Hague arrived at Ajax in 2017, and the Dutchman signs with a star from South America every year when he is at the club. The 52-year-old footballer seems to admire players from Argentina, which hints at why Fernandez was mentioned.
Since 2017, Ten Hag has signed with Nicolas Taliafico, Lisandro Magalan, Lisandro Martinez and Anthony, attracting one name from South America each year. The Brazilian winger Anthony has become a star in his team of Ajax, and the defensive qualities of his Argentine additions were key to their recent success.
Therefore, this eludes Fernandez’s connections, but Ten Hag’s experience is also good news for Alex Teles and Fred, who could benefit from his appointment. But Cristiano Ronaldo’s fate is still in the air, with Ten Haag known for working with a younger team, with the exception of Dusan Tadic and the Daily Blind.
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United have signed several South American stars in the past, such as Gabriel Heinze, Juan Sebastian Veron, Diego Forlan, Carlos Tevez and even more so Angel Di Maria and Edinson Cavani, all wearing the famous red ribbon. But maybe we have a new direction ahead with the appointment of Ten Hag and this may be great news for one of their most talented youngsters.
Alejandro Garnacho, 17, was recently called up to the Argentine national team, and the youngster is even struggling to be included in the squad that will face Norwich on Saturday. Of course, United were hit by a number of injuries that may have necessitated this decision, but his performances and potential management of Ten Hag may have helped the production.
This is expected to be another exciting moment for United, as fans hope that this time the club has hired the right person for the job. And next season will be 10 years without a Premier League title, unless Ten Hag manages to inspire a unlikely success to make it a memorable anniversary.
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