Another new managerial era at Manchester United is underway following Erik ten Hag’s official appointment at Old Trafford on Monday.
The Dutchman is set for a big overhaul with up to 10 first-team players leaving club this summer, as reported by Sportsmail earlier this month.
It’s been detailed that Ten Hag won’t be financially backed to the extent of his predecessors with the Glazer family looking at a different ownership model after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League next season.
However, Avram Glazer has suggested that is not necessarily the case and Ten Hag will be aided in his quest to improve the squad.
When asked by Sky News at the World Economic Forum in Davos if the funds would be able this summer to invest in new players, Glazer replied: ‘We’ve always spent the money to buy new players.’
In light of the 61-year-old’s comment, Sportsmail looks at the five best and worst signings of the Glazers 17-year ownership of the Red Devils.
Avram Glazer has hinted Man United boss Erik ten Hag will be backed in the transfer market
United welcomed in a new era on Monday as Ten Hag faced the media for the first time
FIVE BEST
5. David de Gea (£18.9million from Atletico Madrid, 2011)
Let’s start off with the better deals of the Glazer reign and the only player to still be a part of Manchester United: David de Gea.
The Spaniard had big shoes to fill after Edwin van der Sar (more on him shortly) but 11 years on and the Spaniard still remains the club undisputed No 1.
His stint in goal has only brought four major trophies to date – but that’s not his fault. The 31-year-old has constantly come to United’s rescue over the years – highlighted by the fact he has four Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year trophies to his name.
The Spaniard has faced criticism during his time at Old Trafford and did suffer a worrying dip of form in recent years. However, it must be incredibly frustrating for him playing behind a brittle defence that is constantly changing.
He’ll…