‘We need more in offence’: Erik ten Hag tells Man United’s board it’s VITAL they sign a new forward before the transfer window shuts – with Antony’s representatives in Manchester for talks
- Manchester United have been relying on Anthony Martial during pre-season
- They are still waiting on star player Cristiano Ronaldo to return to training
- The Red Devils have strongly been linked with a raid on Ajax winger Anthony
- Erik ten Hag said it’s vital to sign a new striker if United are to achieve success
- The Dutchman has until September 1 to bring a new forward into Old Trafford
Erik ten Hag says it is vital Manchester United sign another forward before the transfer window closes if they are going to challenge this season.
Ten Hag has been linked with a raid on his old club Ajax for winger Antony, and it’s understood that one of the Brazilian’s representatives, Junior Pedroso, was in Manchester for talks on Thursday.
Asked about the importance of signing another forward, Ten Hag said: ‘I think it’s vital if you want to get success, the season is really long.
Erik ten Hag has sent a message to Manchester United’s board that it’s vital to sign a forward
It’s understood Anthony’s (right) representatives have been in Manchester to hold talks
‘That is a reason, but also the number of games. You need more options in offence. But we also have still time to fill that in.
‘We signed (Christian) Eriksen for the midfield, we are really happy with that. I am really happy with the performance of the midfield and offence at this moment.
‘But I also know this season, a lot of games, World Cup, so we need more options.
United have relied on Anthony Martial who has impressed during pre-season under Ten Hag
Martial has been linking up well with the likes of Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford
‘We have a good team, we need a good squad to get the right results at the end of the season.’
United have been relying on Anthony Martial on tour in the continued absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mason Greenwood. They have scored 11 goals in the wins over Liverpool, Melbourne and Crystal Palace.
Ten Hag praised the contribution of Fred who weighed in with a sensational chip in the 4-0 win over Liverpool in Bangkok.
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