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Manchester United’s dismal start to the Premier League season has left Erik ten Hag searching for answers. Fortunately for the Dutchman, an international break presents an opportunity for him to devise a plan to navigate his side out of a messy situation.
Ten Hag has proved that he can improve results, having endured a similarly awful start in 2022-23 before embarking on a run that ultimately saw the Red Devils finish third and win the Carabao Cup. But backed with a £200million summer spend, there is far more pressure this time around.
The United boss may even be able to make use of the transfer market, especially if he believes there is a free agent who can improve his team.
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The international break affords Erik ten Hag some time to plan how he will improve Man Utd’s form.
Premier League football returns next weekend.
The Red Devils travel to Southampton in Saturday’s early kick off.
Antony exit stance emerges
Antony is reportedly determined to stay at Man Utd.
The Brazilian winger has been linked with a departure amid his struggle for consistency at Old Trafford.
Fenerbahce have been linked with a loan move.
However, the Mirror reports that Antony is keen to fight for his future at United.
Antony wants to stay at Manchester United (Image: Getty)
Forgotten Man Utd prospect in line for England debut
Angel Gomes was once the cream of Man Utd’s academy.
He made his debut aged 16 and was expected to be a key part of the Red Devils’ long-term future.
But the midfielder’s development stalled and he rejected a new deal to sign for Lille in 2020.
The 24-year-old has since excelled in France and is in the England squad for the first time.
He could make his debut against Ireland this evening.
Adrien Rabiot transfer update
Adrien Rabiot is reportedly ‘tempted’ by a move to Manchester United.
The midfielder remains a free agent after leaving Juventus at the end of last season.
United are reportedly considering free agent moves after a disappointing start to the season, during which Erik ten Hag’s midfielders have struggled.
According to Mundo Deportivo, United are one of the clubs Rabiot is ‘tempted’ to join.
The France international, 29, also has interest from AC Milan, Galatasaray and Al-Nassr.
Harry Maguire set for England return
Man Utd star Harry Maguire is reportedly set to start England’s Nations League clash with Ireland on Saturday.
Maguire missed Euro 2024 with a calf injury but has started two of United’s first three matches this season.
According to The Athletic, the 31-year-old will return to the England starting 11 against Ireland, potentially playing alongside Marc Guehi and Levi Colwill in a back three.
Harry Maguire is reportedly set to return to the England starting 11 (Image: Getty)
Antony urged to leave Man Utd
Antony has been urged to leave Man Utd by former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor.
The ex-England international believes the Brazilian has been a “shambles” following his £86m switch from Ajax in 2022.
Antony has been linked with a switch to Fenerbahce, where Jose Mourinho is rumoured to be interested in signing the 24-year-old.
“He’s been a bit of a shambles hasn’t he, let’s be honest,” Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT.
“He needs to move. He’s not going to get any game time at Manchester United and they’re going to lose so much money the day they sell him.
“He’s not even worth half of what they bought him for at the moment.
“The whole thing, him being signed and his performance in the Premier League – it’s a shambles.”
Man Utd’s Alphonso Davies belief emerges
Man Utd have reportedly joined the race to sign Alphonso Davies as a free agent next summer.
Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal are also understood to be interested in a move for the Bayern Munich left-back.
However, HITC reports that all three Premier League clubs believe Davies has already made his decision and wants to join Real.
The 23-year-old has long been linked with a switch to Los Blancos.
Man Utd can still seal four transfers
Manchester United can still complete four pieces of business despite the transfer window closing over a week ago.
Some countries’ windows remain open, allowing United to shift some of their deadwood.
Meanwhile, Premier League teams can sign free agents with several high-profile stars still without clubs.
Galatasaray have been strongly linked with Casemiro, while Turkish rivals Fenerbahce are reported to have enquired about Antony.
Both deals can still go ahead as Turkish clubs have until September 13 to complete their business.
According to TeamTalk, the door remains ‘open’ for United to sign Adrien Rabiot as a free agent.
HITC claim that attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazici, who last played for Lille, has been offered to the Red Devils.
Man Utd can still sign free agent Adrien Rabiot (Image: Getty)
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