Former Liverpool and Wales striker Dean Saunders has explained why he feels sorry for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
Manchester United confirmed the signing of Leny Yoro last week from LOSC Lille, whilst the Red Devils have also signed Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee.
After Ineos made the key decision to remain with Erik ten Hag as manager of United, the Dutchman has been backed in the transfer market with two key signings, with the season three weeks away from starting.
However, money is tight at Old Trafford and sales may well be needed this summer, which United have always struggled with.
Dean Saunders explains why he feels sorry for Ten Hag
Making profit at Old Trafford has always been the problem for the Red Devils with the sale of Dan James to Leeds United for £25 million remaining one of the top five sales that the club have made.
The sale of the Welsh winger was one of the rare occasions that United made a profit from a departure.
Dean Saunders, speaking on talkSPORT (8:45am) believes that United’s struggles to sell players makes things harder for Erik ten Hag.
“Because they are earning so much money, it becomes even more difficult to find those clubs,” Saunders said.
“And now we see Harry Maguire, who I think, could have gone to five different clubs and Luke Shaw is playing centre-half instead of him.
“I feel sorry for Ten Hag who has had to deal with a lot of issues, whether it’s with Rashford or Sancho and I don’t think his job has been made any easier.”
United’s key summer of sales
The Red Devils have been proficient with sales as United have sold Mason Greenwood to Marseille for £30 million.
United are also open to offers for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof whilst Aaron Wan Bissaka has attracted interest from Everton.
The future of Casemiro is also up in the air with interest remaining in the Brazilian midfielder from the Saudi Pro League.
It promises to be an important summer of departures and the Red Devils have to do their best to clear the decks during this window.
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