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Manchester United is no exception to the rule. Like Chelsea and Liverpool, the Mancunian club has also chosen the United States for its summer tour. The goal for the Red Devils: to best prepare for the resumption of hostilities in a few weeks and assess future needs on the transfer market. Because yes, Man Utd has already shown itself to be active in terms of arrivals. And not the least since the English club managed to snatch Leny Yoro from under Real Madrid’s nose for €62 million and to add a new offensive string to its bow by poaching Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
Despite everything, the British team has no intention of stopping there and is thinking of continuing its shopping in order to strengthen all its lines and equip itself with a solid and competitive squad that is able to restore Manchester United to its former greatness in the English championship. To do this, MU must slim down in order to reduce its payroll and welcome new recruits. If Willy Kambala has taken the direction of Villarreal, Alvaro Carreras has left for Benfica, Manchester United has also parted ways with Mason Greenwood, who has become unwanted at Old Trafford and is sold to OM. Following this first wave of departures, others could follow in the days to come.
Erik ten Hag remains confident about Marcus Rashford
In this sense, many rumors are circulating across the Channel about certain elements that were not able to provide full satisfaction during the previous season. First of all, we obviously think of Marcus Rashford. Adored a few months ago at Old Trafford after a season with 30 goals and 10 assists in 56 games in all competitions, the English striker has sunk into the abyss. During the previous season, the 26-year-old player suffered a series of disappointments on and off the field, such as his car accident in September 2023 or his nightclub trip in Belfast that had his managers gnashing their teeth. Left at home for Euro 2024 by Gareth Southgate, the Briton saw his future being called into question at Manchester United.
His name was also announced at PSG by the English press in order to take over from Kylian Mbappé, who left for Real Madrid. But according to the latest news, a departure of the Wythenshawe native is not on the agenda in Erik ten Hag’s mind. Indeed, the Dutch technician is convinced that his striker can regain his brilliance through hard work alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Red Devils’ emblematic striker who has become assistant to the former Ajax coach.The reason Ruud is here is clear, he can help the attackers, but he is much more than that. With Rashford, he can only prove himself. Marcus? He is capable, he scores so many goals already at a relatively young age, he is capable. So I am confident, 100% convinced, that he can do the same thing as a few years ago.“, the Dutch coach conceded to the press on the UCLA campus.
What about Mason Mount?
Secondly, Erik Ten Hag focused on the Mason Mount case. Having arrived a year ago from Chelsea for nearly €64 million, the English midfielder has far from justified the amount paid by the Manchester management, due to numerous injuries. With around twenty games to his name over the entire season (8 starts, 1 goal and 1 assist), the former Blues attacker has been announced as being in the sights of several English teams such as Newcastle and Tottenham. But here again, the English international has nothing to worry about for his future at United because Erik ten Hag is still counting on his awakening in the coming weeks.You can’t judge his season, because he was injured. Don’t judge him. But when he’s fit, he’ll be a very good player for us and we can use him. You need certain guys in the team, team players, multifunctional players, he’s definitely one of the players who can play multiple positions, he’ll help the team“, expressed “ETH”. The message got through.
