Man Utd boss makes ‘transfer request’ amid Harry Maguire’s ‘competition’ admission

All the latest news surrounding Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s men prepare for more cup action.
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Manchester United are on cloud nine after winning the Carabao Cup over the weekend.

The Red Devils saw off Newcastle United relatively comfortably at Wembley to pick up some much-needed silverware, and indeed to kickstart the Erik ten Hag reign. But there is no rest for United, who are already preparing for an FA Cup clash with West Ham United, in the midst of an extremely busy run of fixtures.

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Ten hag’s men are going to need to dig in during this part of the season to keep their hopes of winning even more silverware alive, but in the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news surrounding Old Trafford.

Ten Hag request

Ten Hag is already said to be making plans for the new season, reportedly holding talks with club chiefs.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag has told club chiefs he wants ‘two major signings’ this summer to take the club to the next level amid recent success. United were patient in the January transfer window, so they should have money to spend this summer, but the evolving ownership situation could have an impact.

It will be interesting to see if Ten Hag gets his wish, but he will surely be helped by his recent success.

Maguire opens up

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Harry Maguire has been linked with a move away from the club aead of the summer, and he has now spoken about the latest in his situation.

“I’m a footballer who wants to play games and I also want to contribute to the team,” Maguire told The Mirror. “I’m the club captain and I have a big responsibility on and off the pitch so it was nice to get ion and help the lads. The manager has been asked numerous times about my role in interviews and he tells me honestly that he believes in me, but this is football.

“The lads who are playing and starting, Raphael is playing really well and we’ve seen the manager’s ideas, what he wants, and he does like a left-footed centre-back playing. So it’s high competition for places, but this is Manchester United. We want to win trophies, big trophies, and to do that you need competition.

“The manager speaks to me daily, he really respects me and believes that I’m a top centre-half with all the attributes to play in his team. But also he understands that the players who are playing – and I understand that the players who are playing – are playing very well.”