There are rumors that Erik ten Hag will stay at Manchester United past the summer. This could change the club’s plans for transfers. TEAMtalk looks at five new players who could make a big difference at Old Trafford and keep the Dutchman’s job.
Ten Hag’s team is missing a lot of players right now because they are hurt, and they need to make a lot of changes in the trade window.
Ten Hag could still be at the top of the table if he had the help he needs to find the right players for his team and come up with a clear way to play.
These five players play important roles, so they should try to sign them…
Bayer Leverkusen Edmond Tapsoba for RCB
Tapsoba from Leverkusen is a very full CB that can play RCB, CCB, and LCB. Tapsoba loves to take the ball out of defense and run with it.
His skill with the ball was a big part of how Xabi Alonso’s team was able to play their way, which was based on having the ball, and win their first Bundesliga title this season.
He is an eager ball-winning defender who will make the hit faster because he is very quick on his feet. Ten Hag really likes defenders who play this energetic, front-footed game. In his time at Ajax, he teamed Lisandro Martinez with Jurrien Timber, who did the same thing very well.
In addition, Tapsoba is very strong in the air and has a big impact at 6’4″, which will help Manchester United build on a strong base.
The best teams in the league, both now and in the past, have defensive midfielders and center backs who are big, strong, and good at their jobs. To make Manchester United better, they need to build on these strengths. Then, the rest of the team will do well.
Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton for LCB
It’s no secret that Manchester United wants Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. This season, the young CB has been great for Everton, and he could make a difference for United in defense.
He’s another defender who is 6’5″ and very strong, but he’s also great with the ball. Branthwaite can walk on both feet, which lets him move the ball or throw quick passes. Besides that, the fact that he is English helps United build a team with English players, such as Kobbie Mainoo, one of the best young English players.
If Everton gets relegated, United might be able to get Branthwaite for less money and get the star defender of the future.
LB: Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri
The Wolves team has Pedro Neto, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Daniel Podence.
Left back has been another trouble spot for United. Aaron Wan Bissaka (RB), Sofyan Amrabat (DM), and Diogo Dalot (RB) have all played here when Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia were hurt.
So they need a solid player in that spot who can go up against Shaw when the England player gets better. In that case, Rayan Ait-Nouri of Wolves would be a good choice for left back.
A skilled player who is very good with the ball. Ait-Nouri can carry the ball from deep and take on players down the line. He is good at playing and can switch roles if needed. He is also great at running and giving the team width, and he crosses the ball well.
He is a full-fledged left back. But that’s not all. He could not only fight with Shaw, but also take his place because he is 22 years younger than Shaw.
DM: Everton’s Amadou Onana
Another player from Everton is on this list. His name is Amadou Onana, and he is Belgian.
Referring back to the idea that they need to add a lot of strong force to both defense and midfield, Onana is the midfield version. He brings leadership, the ability to win duels and the ball, and the ability to pass the ball calmly.
When it comes to winning the ball, Onana is one of the best in the Premier League. He should soon be playing for one of the best teams. Besides that, he loves to take the ball and run forward during changes. He fits in with the club’s DNA.
ST: Brentford – Ivan Toney
It was in the summer that Manchester United bought Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. He’s been a good scorer for them this season. But the young scorer is only 22 years old, so there is a lot of pressure on him.
The fact that United doesn’t have many other strikers also means that they could use some more experience. Someone who can make a difference now, play with Hojlund, and not get in the way of Hojlund’s future as the main No. 9 players.
Put Ivan Toney of Brentford on the spot. The English scorer is another English player who can make an effect on the team now that he has played in the Premier League.
Toney is confident, which is what makes him so good, and he loves going up against the best players in the league.
He can do a lot of different things as a shooter. He loves to run the channels, is tough in ground and air duels, has great hitting skills, and can hold the ball up and link it up to other players. He’s also calm in front of goal.
Even better, Ten Hag just recently said that he needs to get a new striker in the summer. Toney is the best player for the job.
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