Man Utd ‘in talks’ over new contract as Paul Merson sends message to Erik ten Hag

Manchester United are now on international break following a less than idea start to the season.

Late defeat at Arsenal over the weekend means Erik ten Hag’s men have won two and lost two from their first four games of the season, and they have rarely impressed in terms of performances. Significant improvement will be required if United are to lodge a serious top four challenge, but we are still early in the season, and Ten Hag will have time to find some answers over the course of the break.

In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Old Trafford.

Wan-Bissaka talks

United are said to be in talks with Aaron Wan-Bissaka over a new contract.

According to the Telegraph. talks are ongoing over a new deal for the right-back whose position was in doubt last season. Since then, Wan-Bissaka has won over Ten Hag and many others with his dynamic approach at full-back.

The 25-year-old has entered the final year of his current deal, and he looks set to be kept on.

Merson message for Ten Hag

Paul Merson has told Ten Hag he needs to ‘be braver’ if he is to get the best out of United.

Merson told Sky Sports: “I think the manager’s got to be braver. He’s got the players to be braver. It’s too negative - counter-attacking football. I do worry for Man Utd.

“The Sir Alex Ferguson days are long gone. They’re as far away from winning the league as you’ll ever see. I know everyone’s a long way off Manchester City but they’re a million miles off. You forget they’re one of the biggest teams in the world. Man Utd can’t even stump up £7m for Marc Cucurella. They’re taking a player [Sergio Reguilon] that can’t even play for Tottenham.

“They’ve got the Jadon Sancho thing now as well. Just keep it in-house.”