Erik ten Hag on Manchester United’s transfer pursuit: ‘We’ve made progress’
By Story Agencies, July 25, 2023Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are making progress in their pursuit of a new striker, and wants a resolution as soon as possible.
United have signed midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer but work continues to sign a striker, with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund targeted.
Already light of a frontman in his first season at Old Trafford, the acrimonious exit of Cristiano Ronaldo and the January loan move for Wout Weghorst underlined the need for an attacking acquisition.
United have signed midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer but work continues to sign a striker, with Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund targeted.
Progress made
“We make progress, yeah,” Ten Hag said when asked about United’s pursuit of a striker. “But you know how it works – when we have him, we will tell you directly.
“The only thing I can say is we do everything that’s in our power to get that done. If it was up to me, yeah, as soon as possible. The earlier the better because we have to integrate him in the team, the way of play.
“In an ideal situation, he was already here but you do not always get ideal situations as a manager and you have to deal with the situation.”
There is said to already be a “hot market” for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe with interested clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Inter Milan, and Barcelona.
Asked about a move for Mbappe, even on loan, Ten Hag said: “We never speak about players who are under contract in other clubs.”