Sources from Ajax and the Dutchman’s camp told Sky Sports News last week that there had been discussions about compensation and how to handle an official announcement, after he impressed in his interview. Ralph Rangnick believes that United could have a rebuild within 18 months and with the club close to finalizing the appointment of the new coach, Sky Sports is taking a look at some of the key issues it needs to fix …
1. Does Cristiano Ronaldo still have a future?
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Wayne Rooney believes that Cristiano Ronaldo’s second season at Manchester United did not work and believes that Harry Maguire is not confident. This will be the burning question on everyone’s lips whenever the Dutchman is confirmed as the new coach of United and it will be interesting to see what he does in relation to Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward may now be 37, but as he showed when he scored a great hat-trick in United’s recent 3-2 win over Tottenham, he is still the most effective No. 9 on the team. In fact, with Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rasford and Mason Greenwood all failing to hit the road for different reasons this season, Ronaldo is actually the only real choice for the club in this position. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan says Erik ten Hag will want “two important guarantees” before agreeing to go to Manchester United, but will bring an aggressive philosophy to Old Trafford A healthy comeback of 18 goals and three assists in his 32 games in all competitions so far, this campaign clearly demonstrates this fact, with the veteran easily scoring United, while the ratio of minutes per goal is also dwarf that of his teammates . . However, as Dutch soccer journalist Marcel van der Kraan told Sky Sports News, Ten Hag has stated that he wants “freedom in managing his players” if he takes on the role so that he can reshape her side and style in image of him, building around younger and hungrier players. All of this could mean the end of Old Trafford for Ronaldo – who only signed a two-year contract to return to the club last August, with the option of an extra 12 months – especially if Ten Hag wants to make United play more like the team in the blue half of the city.Ricard Morgan
2. Is Declan Rice the answer to the riddle?
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player West Ham manager David Moyes believes Declan Rice was England’s best player this season. There may have been a split in the hierarchy over the benefits of appointing Ten Hague to replace Mauricio Pochettino, but one area of unanimity agreed upon is upgrading the midfield. It was an enigma under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and caretaker boss Rangnick came no closer to resolving the imbalance, but with Paul Pogba leaving this summer, it should at least remove an element in a core that did not have the necessary tools to turn defense into attack. While Ten Haag is easily achievable, given the mediocre compensation of less than 2 2 million owed to Ajax, the compensation of one of the club’s long-term goals in the midfield is becoming more and more exaggerated with each passing day. Declan Rice has been described by former United manager David Moyes as “England’s best player this season” with reports that West Ham will only accept an offer of at least εκατο 150m.
United must be strengthened to No. 6
Senior Reporter Melissa Reddy: “The midfield needs surgery and is an area that United have known for a long time that they need proper investment. The midfield elite is what they lacked so much when you look at their opponents not only in England but all over the world. Europe. “When you look at the players who are in No. 6 position, United definitely need to strengthen there.” It was expected that United would face competition from Chelsea, and while continued uncertainty over its financial situation could pave the way for a move to Old Trafford, it will not have a clear path to the coveted 23-year-old. Donny van de Beek has had so much success under Ten Hag of course, and will return with a point to prove himself in the Premier League, if not to his former manager, when his loan spell at Everton ends this summer. But it is Rice who could be the heartbeat of the United team for the next decade and the announcement of Ten Hague’s reign with a record transfer and signing hangout would be a major sign of intent. Ben Grounds Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News’ Melissa Reddy explains what Manchester United’s summer transfer window could look like under possible new manager Eric Ten Hague.
3. Build a team around Sancho? What about Rasford?
When Manchester United finally signed Jaydon Sancho last summer, the spectacle of him and Marcus Rasford dazzling on both sides was a stunning prospect. Millions of United fans around the world believed the club had found two strikers fit to adorn Old Trafford’s stadium for the next decade. Seven months later, however, no player was even selected by Gareth Southgate for his last 25-man squad in England. Rasford’s omission was understandable, but Sancho’s was a surprise to many. Having started just four games in the Premier League before the sacking of former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskj .r, the 22-year-old had a remarkable return to form under interim coach Ralph Rangnick. Image: Jadon Sancho has improved under interim Manchester United manager Ralph Rangnick Before his last international break, Sancho had started six league games in five weeks, scoring twice and providing three assists during that time. He also played 90 minutes in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Leicester. After an overwhelming start to his career at Old Trafford, he has become a rare spark for United in a disastrous season. Fifty goals in 137 games in four years at Borussia Dortmund, as well as twice being named in the Bundesliga team of the year, prompted United to spend 73 73 million to secure his signature. With incoming coach Ten Hag’s record of developing young players and being one of Europe’s most progressive coaches, there is no doubt that Sancho remains a huge part of the club’s long-term future. It would not be a shock to see him as the main man around whom the Dutchman builds his team. As for Rasford, Ten Hague has to decide whether to cash in or revive the career of a player who undoubtedly still has world-class talent. His season reached a new low when he was named on the bench against Leicester despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani. He was described by Sky Sports expert Gary Neville as “a real killer and tells us that Rangnik does not love him”. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jamie Redknapp believes that Marcus Rasford must leave Manchester United to find his love for the game again A shoulder injury delayed the start of the forward for this season, but he has struggled to perform in recent months, scoring just twice since the end of October. With his current contract – which includes a one-year extension clause – expiring in 2023, rumors continue to circulate that he would consider his future at the club. At 24, Rasford is already an experienced player for both the club and the country. Having made 298 appearances for United and 46 for England, scoring a total of 105 goals in the process, his ability is not the problem. He needs a new coach with fresh ideas, who will be there for the long term and will be able to find the player who came on stage as a fearless 18-year-old in 2016. Ten Hague is more than capable of doing that. Dan Sansom
4. How does Ten Hag control the dressing room?
Eric Ten Hague has not even been announced as the manager of Manchester United, but there is already talk about whether he is the right person to take over the presidency of Old Trafford. Much has been done to undoubtedly strengthen the control that the Dutchman will face when he goes to Manchester, but his biggest challenge will be to manage the egos in the locker room. Lack of accountability on and off the field has led these players to disappoint Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and now Ralf Rangnick. For so long, the players have had more power than the United coaches. That needs to change with Ten Hague. Sky Sports expert Roy Keane, former United manager, said in 2019 “these are the same players who threw Mourinho under the bus and will do exactly the same to Ole”. The question for Ten Hague: how does he avoid the same fate? There has been talk of introducing an assistant to the behind-the-scenes staff of Ten Hag who have the United “DNA”. Steve McClaren, former assistant of Sir Alex Ferguson in the season that won the treble in 1999, and Robin van Persie have talked about …
