Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has thrown Jose Mourinho below the bus when discussing his aspect’s switch enterprise. The Dutchman has referred to as for elevated backing this summer time, with a significant overhaul deliberate.
The Pink Devils are planning to splash the money on the finish of the season, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe figuring out targets at each ends of the pitch. Jarrad Branthwaite, Michael Olise and Ivan Toney are amongst a number of names tipped to move to the Previous Trafford outfit, with different acquisitions additionally within the pipeline.
Ten Hag has additionally been linked with a transfer away from United, although the Dutch supervisor is hopeful that he can show his price on the Theatre of Desires by having a squad constructed that matches his calls for.
The ex-Ajax supervisor has been well-backed beforehand however noticed his request of signing a brand new striker fall on deaf ears within the January switch window, with Rasmus Hojlund being his solely accessible ahead for the overwhelming majority of the marketing campaign.
Talking forward of United’s conflict with Crystal Palace, Ten Hag informed ESPN Brazil that Mourinho – who was largely seen as a failure at United – was the one supervisor post-Sir Alex Ferguson to get the gamers he needed. He stated: “Other than Mourinho, the supervisor did not get the gamers they needed, and that’s what you want.
“I’m assured we’ll obtain our targets, however it’s a powerful competitors. It’s not a two-horse race anymore. There are seven, eight [teams in the Premier League] who all go for the title, who all have excellent squads. So if you wish to go to the title, it’s a must to assemble that squad.”
