Erik ten Hag’s response to Man Utd fan asking for dream signing has got people talking
Manchester United has maintained a high level of activity in the ongoing transfer window. Having already secured the signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, the club is actively pursuing additional reinforcements to bolster its squad before the transfer deadline.
One of the primary targets for manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. While personal terms have reportedly been agreed upon, negotiations with the French club over a transfer fee for the former Sporting Lisbon standout are ongoing.
Despite successfully fending off competition from Liverpool and Real Madrid to acquire the promising young defender Leny Yoro from Lille, Manchester United remains keen on strengthening its defensive options. Initial interest in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite has been met with resistance, as the Toffees have maintained a firm £70 million valuation for the England international, rejecting multiple bids.
Another high-profile defensive target is Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt. The desire for the Dutch center-back was made abundantly clear when a young fan directly inquired about his potential arrival during an interaction with Ten Hag. The manager's enigmatic response - "You want him?" - ignited speculation and excitement among fans.
Social media erupted with enthusiasm following Ten Hag's ambiguous statement, with supporters expressing their eagerness to see De Ligt join the team and potentially form a formidable defensive partnership with the newly acquired Yoro.
While the acquisition of Yoro was initially seen as potentially cooling United's interest in De Ligt, Ten Hag has clarified that the club is still exploring the possibility of signing the former Ajax defender. He has also dismissed suggestions of a bias towards Dutch players, attributing the continued links to coincidence and his prior interest in De Ligt during his time at Ajax.
As the transfer window progresses, Manchester United's pursuit of defensive reinforcements, including the potential signings of Ugarte and De Ligt, will undoubtedly remain a focal point for fans and media alike.
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