The 2023 summer transfer market is about to close and it can be said that Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United is going through a memorable time. The owners agreed to spend money to support Ten Hag, thereby helping the Dutch military bring in contracts that scratch the itch.
The problem of the center is evident at Old Trafford after Man Utd parted ways with Wout Weghorst. Therefore, the Red Devils promote the Harry Kane deal from Tottenham Hotspur. Once the pursuit was unsuccessful, Man Utd switched to Rasmus Hojlund and successfully picked up the Danish striker. Hojlund is a tall and tall striker who can make walls and create space for his teammates.
Hojlund is one of Man Utd’s new recruits.
His appearance will help Rashford no longer play in the slot and the number 10 will be able to shift to the left wing. Man Utd fans are looking forward to the rookie’s debut after Ten Hag confirmed that Hojlund is ready to play against Arsenal.
In midfield, after hooking up for Mason Mount, who made the club’s midfield unbalanced, the red half of Manchester prepared to welcome Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The Moroccan player is a physical midfielder who can recover the ball and share the defensive burden with Casemiro. With Amrabat, the Man Utd midfield will not fall into the situation of letting the opponent hit them in the face, which is most clearly shown in round 1 of the 2023/24 Premier League against Wolves. This is clearly a contract that needs to increase steel for Man Utd.
And when Luke Shaw took a 10-week break, and Tyrell Malacia had not returned, Man Utd quickly brought in Sergio Reguilon. Although this is only a fire-fighting product, it is necessary in the context of the Red Devils losing 2 true left-backs. With Reguilon, Ten Hag is less risky using Diogo Dalot, a right winger.
In the wooden frame, David de Gea’s departure paved the way for Andre Onana to land at Old Trafford. One thing Onana has that stands out more than De Gea is the ability to use his feet to move the ball. Ten Hag’s football philosophy needs a modern goalkeeper like the former Ajax star, so the Dutch strategist will be pleased to reunite with his former student.
Amrabat will help Man Utd solve the midfield problem.
Except for the name Mount, the remaining deals Man Utd made this summer are considered necessary, patching up the club’s weaknesses. The Red Devils found out where the problem was, they quickly found the answer to that problem. Of course, a reasonable transfer cannot guarantee success on the field, but it is a premise for Ten Hag teachers and students to aim for better results.
When Hojlund returns, Amrabat and Reguilon join and are ready to integrate, the Man Utd squad will be much more complete than the past with previous rookies Mount and Onana. A more positive face promises to be shown by Man Utd after this summer’s transfer window.
Lu Feng | 22:55 09/01/2023
