Erik ten Hag is planning to raise up to £100 million this summer by selling players, it has been reported, with the Manchester United boss eyeing three major signings.
Despite teams surrounding them already completing deals this summer, United has yet to consummate any incoming business.
Mateo Kovacic is expected to join Manchester City from Chelsea, while Alexis MacAllister joined Liverpool from Brighton, both of which have improved their midfields.
Meanwhile, it is said that Kai Havertz, a Chelsea attacking midfielder, will undergo a medical at Arsenal.
Mason Mount was the midfielder that United tried to sign from Chelsea, but discussions broke down on Saturday due to the Blues’ high asking price.
The Athletic reports that United has £100 million to spend this summer due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) laws, therefore Ten Hag has been forced to play it safe in the market.
But a fresh rumor claims that the Dutchman has devised a scheme to raise additional finances, which he intends to use to recruit three significant players.
Ten Hag lays out Man Utd’s transfer strategy.
According to The Daily Mirror, Ten Hag is open to hearing bids for Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Fred, and Anthony Elanga this summer who are currently playing for United.
Additionally, he will let midfielder Scott McTominay and club captain Harry Maguire depart as he attempts to reorganize his team.
Selling all six players, it is said, could bring in up to £100 million for his transfer budget, which, on top of the money already given to him, could let him bring in three significant reinforcements.
According to the article, Ten Hag is adamant about signing players for three different positions: attacker, midfielder, and defense.
The Daily Mail claims that after failing to recruit Mount, United has turned its attention to Moises Caicedo of Brighton.
Rasmus Hojlund, a promising Atalanta attacker, is another player they are interested in, but The Independent reports that his asking price has risen in the last week from £45 million to £70 million.
Although his current contract is set to expire on June 30, the club and custodian David de Gea are still in contract negotiations.
