Erik ten Hag was signed by Manchester United this summer and will be under a lot of pressure to perform.
It is Ten Hag’s third season at Old Trafford and he will need to improve on last season’s eighth-place finish.
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The Dutchman has won two trophies so far, but has amassed a number of unwanted records in the 2023/24 season.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is in charge of football operations following Ineos’ investment in United, has decided to stay at Ten Hag despite speculation about a possible move.
Ratcliffe has also given his manager the money he needs to get things in order this season.
Their summer spending is likely to exceed £150 million as United fill every position on the pitch.
The first new signing was centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille for £52 million – the 18-year-old is highly valued.
Next came striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £36 million.
There will likely be a few more signings before the Premier League season starts next weekend.
The Pitch Prospect has learned that United have agreed a £43million deal with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt.
There is also said to be a double deal with Bayern Munich, with Noussair Mazraoui joining for around £17 million.
The prerequisite for this is the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the right-back is about to be transferred to West Ham for 15 million pounds.
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Strengthening the defence was high on Ten Hag’s agenda, as a lack of options in defence had caused him a lot of problems last season.
They were still missing a replacement due to injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire; Jonny Evans returned to fill in.
That would mean an outlay of almost £150 million for United and it may not end there.
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The Pitch Prospect has learned that Ten Hag still has one midfielder on his radar.
A move for Scott McTominay and Casemiro has been linked and the Red Devils want a new man to play alongside Kobbie Mainoo.
They have held talks about Burnley midfielder Sander Berge, while PSG’s Manuel Ugarte is a long-term target.
Keeping all these players fit will be the most pressing task for Ten Hag, who was plagued by injuries last season.
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The season has not started much better, as Ramus Hojlund and Leny Yoro were already out during the preseason.
After the Community Shield on Saturday against Man City, United starts their Premier League campaign against Fulham on Friday.