Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will have to part ways with top talent to fund big-name signings this summer despite ongoing takeover talks.
The Dutchman is said to have £100m at his disposal to sign players whether or not a takeover takes place, according to The Athletic.
United's current owners, the Glazer family, are looking to cash in on and raise a world record £6 billion for the club after 18 years of ownership.
Bids for British businessman Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim were submitted last month, but there is still no indication as to who will be Manchester United's next owner.
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Due to Financial Fair Play rules, United's spending will have to be restrained, with player sales now appearing as their most viable option to buy the world-class talent Ten Hag wants. want. The United boss has publicly shared his desire to bolster his squad with elite talent this summer, but may limit himself to one or two big signings.
It is understood the Dutchman will be looking for a new goalkeeper with doubts over current first-choice David De Gea's contract, which expires in the summer. Furthermore, Ten Hag wants a new centre-back, midfielder and winger.
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Players like Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek look to make the most sacrifices to raise funds without a doubt remaining the deadwoods in United's squad.
The United boss was previously asked about his summer transfer plans, to which he replied:
“I have no influence on that…I don't know either. Image credits:
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“The only thing I know is that Man United is one of the biggest clubs and I think they could be among the two biggest clubs in the world from a fan perspective.
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“So I think this club has to compete for the highest level in the world, which is the Champions League, the Premier League.
"But in football you need money to build the team because in the end the quality of the players determines whether you succeed or not.
"Everybody knows that you need money to build a team. Top players are expensive. “I, we, consider this a project. In a project where you're in the window, you reinforce your team's needs or refresh, so you get more balance and you bring in young players.
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"But at the end of the day, we want to be in the Champions League and we want to compete and knock them all out, so we have ways to go."
The Dutchman oversaw a successful debut campaign in England, winning the United League Cup and runner-up in the FA Cup while also securing a top-four spot with a four-point advantage over Liverpool, who finished second. fifth, kick less than two games.
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