Erik Ten Hag’s transfer strategy at Manchester United appears to align with the familiar, as he often turns to players with whom he has a history. Notably, acquisitions such as Andre Onana, Antony, and Lisandro Martinez have joined from his former club Ajax. Mason Mount, who impressed Ten Hag during a loan stint in the Netherlands, and Tyrell Malacia also made their way to Old Trafford. Additionally, even targets like Jurrien Timber and Frenkie de Jong, who didn’t ultimately join United, have connections with Ten Hag from his time at Ajax.🔴📰 | Ten Hag is keeping tabs on Ajax striker Brian Brobbey as #mufc begin to plan their summer transfer window. [@MirrorFootball] pic.twitter.com/exoz3rc4U0— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) January 11, 2024 As the ongoing efforts to reshape the Old Trafford squad continue, the spotlight is once again on Dutch talent. Reports suggest Manchester United’s interest in Dutch international Donyell Malen, who had a stint in Ajax’s youth system, played for PSV in the Eredivisie, and moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2021. Valued at $32 million, United is also reportedly monitoring 21-year-old Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, with Arsenal also in the mix. Brobbey, who received his senior debut under Ten Hag in 2020, could see his value rise beyond $25 million in a potential bidding war.##NAJAVA_MECA_7796065##While both Malen and Brobbey bring merits to the table, Ten Hag must now convince the new investors, including INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, that these signings will provide tangible benefits. While Martinez has proven successful, Onana and Mount’s impacts remain uncertain, and Antony has struggled to meet expectations. Given the mixed results, Ten Hag’s transfer success rate requires further validation before receiving blind support.🚨🇳🇱 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Manchester United are eyeing a potential loan deal with an option to buy for Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen. [@stevek9KS1TV] #MUFC pic.twitter.com/0Dt239dsYU— UtdTruthful (@Utdtruthful) January 8, 2024 With Ratcliffe’s hands-on approach and the influential voice of Sir Dave Brailsford in the decision-making process at Old Trafford, Ten Hag is poised to face increased scrutiny in his pursuit of potential additions. Convincing INEOS and other stakeholders will be crucial if he intends to continue his current transfer strategy and guide the club toward domestic and international success.
