Erik ten Hag tells Manchester United to make three signings this summer
The Manchester United manager has spoken to Dutch outlet Voetbal ahead of what could be his final game in charge.
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United need to sign three players if they are to return to the top four next season.
Speculation continues to surround the future of the United manager, though he remains adamant that the club are planning for the summer window with him central to their plans.
Not only that, he has already suggested the three positions in which he would like to strengthen in the forthcoming transfer window, if indeed he receives the backing from the Ineos Group.
Ten Hag’s role in is under serious doubt after they recorded their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League, crashed out of the Champions League and are on course to miss out on European qualification, unless they defeat Manchester City in FA Cup final today (Saturday).
However, the Dutchman believes United could return to the top four next season if they sign another striker, a central midfielder and an adequate replacement for Raphael Varane.
Speaking to Voetbal International ahead of the FA Cup final, he said: “We need to sign an extra striker in the summer.
“And if we can sign another central midfielder and a replacement for [Raphael] Varane, things will look good again. If the team remains fit we can try and aim for top four again.”