The Glazers are playing hard to get! Manchester United’s American owners, universally despised by Red Devils’ fanbase, decided not to allow manager Erik Ten Hag to break the budget in the mid-season transfer window.United had a net spend of over $250 million since the former Ajax boss took over at Old Trafford, almost double the outlay initially expected. The United chiefs felt under pressure to fund a late splurge following the embarrassing defeats to Brighton and Brentford at the start of the season.This is just a glimpse of what Erik Ten Hag is trying to bring to Manchester United. He needs backing.pic.twitter.com/BRc0RN5s1j— Breezy (@BreezyUTD) September 16, 2022 The club is already reaping the rewards of spending money on good players, with the likes of Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez playing a significant role in their four-game winning run since those early disappointments.Even though it was believed that Ten Hag would get more than $100 million to spend in January, The Athletic reports that the Glazers have tightened the noose around their wallets.The 52-year-old Dutchman recently announced that he’s looking to improve the team further – but that was before the latest developments.”We have many meetings – we must improve the structures in and around the club. And we will also look to the window in January or close-season.”Ajax forward Brian Brobbey is thought to be high on Ten Hag’s shortlist – ‘he likes him the most’ – while Youri Tielemans is rumoured to be the ‘chosen one’ in midfield. However, the Red Devils will have to be a bit more frugal in the market.##NAJAVA_MECA_6651469##It’s said that money made from the sales of players like Cristiano Ronaldo or Aaron Wan-Bissaka would be available to reinvest in January. Still, there may need to be some reconciliation between Ten Hag’s aspirations and budget realities.United spent money like a drunk man on a wild night out. Now is the time to be quiet and hungover.
