Erik ten Hag says he is playing catch-up with Manchester United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox as the club develop their transfer strategy this summer.
Despite uncertainty over his future, Ten Hag is planning for a third season – and fifth transfer window – in charge as he gets to work with the new leadership team put in place by Ineos.
Wilcox started work last week after moving from a similar position at Southampton, with new director of football Dan Ashworth and chief executive Omar Berrada set to follow. Jean-Claude Blanc was installed as interim CEO earlier this week, replacing Patrick Stewart.
Ten Hag insists he has already built up a relationship with Wilcox, but admits time is against United as they look to line up their transfer targets for the summer.
‘We talk every day from now, from last week,’ he said. ‘In a very short period we have to build an intense relationship. We are working now to a plan – we had a plan already before he stepped in, and of course we have to get aligned. It takes time but we don't have so much time.
‘There’s always a lot of work. And it is normal when you go into a transfer window, but the injuries had a big impact. We know also we are still below the levels from the expectations that Manchester United has, so we have to catch up and I'm now going into my fifth window. Two windows were quite okay, two we missed. We have to make new improvements this summer. But there is a base in this squad that is very good.’
brendanobi2
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you are not part of the plan, after delivering onana, mount, Antony, and that one from fiorentina. letting de Gea, Fred and Sancho leave in the process.. u are not part of the plan
you are so confident, we will see
yumbeiopru
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you are not part of the plan, after delivering onana, mount, Antony, and that one from fiorentina. letting de Gea, Fred and Sancho leave in the process.. u are not part of the plan
He’ll be there next season so deal with it or join another club
ritbdmos
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Erik ten is not a coach who can push United just because of him the players are not playing with their hearts
Nonsense
ritbdmos
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You people don't know anything coach is not the problem of Manchester united
Buwbemopyz
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Sack the whole medical department and search for new proven medical personnel, that medical team of ETH must be put under scrutiny, they must hv forged their medical qualifications and practicing licenses
true
Buwbemopyz
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keep ten hug and keep disappointed
yaabdikpt
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Sack the whole medical department and search for new proven medical personnel, that medical team of ETH must be put under scrutiny, they must hv forged their medical qualifications and practicing licenses
cuyadiklsz
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I beg they go don’t catch up anything small player coach , this coach is not good for Manchester United
JohnZebeons
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I still don't understand why the guy is still with us or rather planning to coach another season
nahadmtuz
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Erik ten Hag, why don’t you leave and go where you came from Ajax team.
brendanobi2
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you are not part of the plan, after delivering onana, mount, Antony, and that one from fiorentina. letting de Gea, Fred and Sancho leave in the process.. u are not part of the plan
M_cAveli
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So, the likes of Mourinho have been sacked and this clown is still entertained. I don’t think Man UTD are ready to start winning and to compete!
Nuscklnrsy
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I think getting these guys from smaller clubs isn't going to help my team in the long run makes no sense wheres Maldini van persie then I can start to get the philosophy growing.
zazelopsu
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MY COLLEAGUE
zazelopsu
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MY Game
hayacdiklz
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you people don't understand this club again. they are employing pple from small teams except the guy from man city, can't you see that ETH will be a big coach 😉
Keeelnopr
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Erik ten is not a coach who can push United just because of him the players are not playing with their hearts
jusbcdiory
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sorry ten hag can't u see all people your buying are useless your just spoiling man utd
seedimnst
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We don't need your excuses please pack your bags and leave you deserve to be sacked
Nipacioprt
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just being scared of not getting sacked
Bouaeiosuy
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Go back to Ajax fool, can't you see we don't need you... take your useless Onana & Antony with you
Somaikopyz
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My suggestion is let me handle man utd.
ignasiuskasire
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can Ashworth come already