New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is set to be handed a massive £120million budget to rejuvenate the side in summer, according to reports.
The 52-year-old was confirmed as the club’s new manager on Thursday morning after agreeing to a three-year deal with option of an additional year and will replace interim manager Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.
The Dutchman faces a an almighty challenge at Old Trafford as he inherits a floundering side who are set to go a fifth season without silverware and have slipped to sixth in the race for top four.
New Man United boss Erik ten Hag will reportedly be given £120million to spend this summer
The Dutchman faces a an almighty challenge at Old Trafford as he inherits a floundering side
There is an admission at the club that the Red Devils need to strengthen their squad in certain areas and Ten Hag will therefore be given £120million to hit the transfer market this summer, according to The Times.
The budget will reportedly increase if United manage to sell any players when the window opens.
Paul Pogba is one of four players whose United contract is set to expire at the end of the current campaign. Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata also have their terms ending this June and look set to leave the club alongside the Frenchman.
Paul Pogba is one of four players whose United contract is set to expire at the end of the term
Nemanja Matic has also announced that this will be his final season at Old Trafford. There are also doubts over the long-term futures of Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Anthony Martial and Andreas Pereira.
The recruitment team have reportedly already held talks with Ten Hag – who, like his predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will have a veto on all signings – and Ajax winger Antony is said to be among the targets.
The Brazilian could be available for around £50million and impressed in the Eredivisie this season, registering eight goals and four assists.
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