Despite the club's ownership situation still being up in the air, Erik ten Hag thinks Manchester United will be simpler to sell to potential new recruits this summer.
In his first transfer window at the club, Ten Hag said that it was occasionally challenging to persuade players to sign with United, despite the fact that Casemiro was convinced to leave Real Madrid for Old Trafford, with Christian Eriksen, Antony, Lisandro Martinez, and Tyrell Malacia serving as the other notable additions.
In order to relieve the strain off Marcus Rashford, who is questionable for Saturday's game against Wolves due to injury, United will need to be active once more in the upcoming months. They will also need to add a midfielder, a right defender, and a goalkeeper.
There are still many unanswered questions regarding the Glazer family's preferred bidder for the Old Trafford takeover, which could result in significant changes to the club's board of directors. However, Ten Hag is confident that he has a clear vision to convey to players.
Even though United has not yet qualified for the Champions League, Ten Hag was adamant that players will still want to join the team given that they have already won the League Cup and will soon compete in the FA Cup final.
In compared to last year, "I see a big difference," he stated. "Last year, when I spoke with players, there were numerous misgivings, but now many players are aware of the initiative.
It appears that when we approached players last year, there were a lot of worries and reservations. Many excellent players genuinely want to attend this year.
If United can secure fourth place or above, such discussions will only become easier. The pressure has increased due to Liverpool's six-game winning streak and Ten Hag's team's consecutive losses, but United's future is still in their own hands.
The Dutchman's first season with them will serve as a gauge of their development based on how they respond to pressure.
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