There is no denying that Manchester United have made great strides under the leadership of coach Erik Ten Hag, but it is clear that they are showing certain deviations in recent times. Compared to this time last year, the Old Trafford team only won only 3 points more in the Premier League framework.
It is easy to confirm, Man Utd still needs to consolidate quite a few positions in the squad, because in the hands of Ten Hag is currently a force that does not have depth. As геvеаιеԀ by The Athletic, the Old Trafford team has also outlined specific plans for the summer transfer window, with the leading position that needs to be upgraded being the central striker. At the same time, they also want another central midfielder and another quality right-back.
It would not be an exaggeration to ᵴɑү that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is playing more impressively than Diogo Dalot in recent times, but Ten Hag still wants to have a plan capable of supporting a better attack. Therefore, once the former Crystal Palace star is successfully liquidated, the Old Trafford team will immediately deploy a plan to consolidate the right-back position, with the two top targets being Benjamin Pavard and Denzel Dumfries.
It is quite ᵴuгргιᵴing that Pavard is on Man Utd’s target list, although before that, he has rarely been linked with the Red Devils. It is worth mentioning, The Athletic confirmed that the Old Trafford team soon discussed the possibility of recruiting the French star next summer. However, with the latest statements from coach Thomas Tuchel, perhaps Dumfries is a viable option for Ten Hag to replace Wan-Bissaka.
“Pavard is an underrated player. He can adapt at a very high level, defensively is very disciplined. He is a top player in the team.”, journalist Fabrizio Romano quoted Tuchel.
“Pavard immediately earned my trust and proved it. This has to be a clear statement.”
Tuchel didn’t hesitate to give Pavard the starting place in his first game as a captain at Bayern, and in return, the 27-year-old defender also had a relatively impressive display against Borussia Dortmund. Therefore, it will not be too ᵴuгргιᵴeԀ if he continues to be used shortly, and in the context that Tuchel has no plans to part with Pavard, it is clear that the chance for Man Utd to recruit this star is very low.
On the contrary, many reports suggest that Inter Milan is ready to leave Dumfries if they receive a suitable fee, and unlike Pavard – who has never expressed a desire to leave Bayern specifically, Dumfries has shown. intent to find a new destination through a recent change of agent. Considering the actual situation, it is easy to confirm that former star PSV Eindhoven has automatically become the name with the highest ability to replace Wan-Bissaka in the next season.
Man Utd announces new contract
Erik Ten Hag inherited an unbalanced squad when he took over as manager of Manchester United. From eliminating unsuitable players to bringing in quality players, the Dutch military leader still has a lot of work to do.
The summer transfer period was somewhat successful, but the Eastern market only helped Man Utd bring back backup plans. Ten Hag needs at least a few more transfer windows to have a perfect team, competitive enough for the championship.
First of all, Man Utd’s priority is to renew the contracts of important players. Most recently, the Man Utd homepage confirmed that Shaw had successfully persuaded Shaw to sign a new 4-year contract.
Specifically, Shaw will stick with Man Utd until the end of June 2027. The English defender has made 249 appearances for the club since joining from Southampton in 2014.
Luke Shaw said: “Nine years ago I signed for this wonderful club and I am delighted to extend my stay. I have grown tremendously since coming to Manchester many years ago, both as a person and as a player; I know what it takes to be successful at a club like this.
We are in the early stages of our journey under coach Erik Ten Hag. We have been successful this season, but we want more. There is a great opportunity to create something special here, and I will dedicate myself to being a part of that.”
After Shaw, Man Utd will prioritize contract negotiations with De Gea and Rashford.
