Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo – Erik ten Hag has reiterated Cristiano Ronaldo remains part of his plans at Manchester United as the transfer window draws to a close. Ronaldo has started just once under the former Ajax head coach this season and has failed to impress in his substitute appearances. The Portugal great was United’s top scorer on his return to Old Trafford last term, but they slumped to a disappointing sixth-placed finish and missed out on qualification for the Champions League. Follow Man United 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will STAY, provides update on new signings Antony and Martin Dubravka, Check DETAILS
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Manchester United: Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will STAY
Ronaldo – the competition’s record marksman – has reportedly been keen to return to the Champions League in this window, with links to several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Napoli and Atletico Madrid.
When asked whether Ronaldo would remain with United ahead of their trip to Leicester City earlier on Thursday, manager Ten Hag replied: “It is clear. We need quality players and you need more to cover all the games to keep the consistency going. That’s what we strive for.
“We still need to strengthen the offensive department because we have many games to cover.”
United are close to completing the signing of Ajax winger Antony in a deal that cause rise to £85.6million (€100m), having already announced an agreement, while Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is reportedly set to arrive on loan.
Erik ten Hag provides update on Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Although he will remain alert, Ten Hag believes Antony and Dubravka would mark the final incomings of the window, with the Dutchman also confirming Aaron Wan-Bissaka will remain at the club despite speculation linking Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest with a move to Old Trafford.
“I think so for this window, it will be the end [no more transfers after Dubravka],” Ten Hag added. “But when there is a great opportunity, you always have to be alert as a top club.
“Aaron will stay. This squad will go from September to a minimum January.”
On Antony
“There is an agreement between the clubs but the paperwork is not done, so I cannot go deep. “We still need to strengthen the offensive department because we have many games to cover.”
On if Dubrávka will be the last signing of the summer
“I think for this window would be the end, but when there is great opportunity you always have to be alert at this top club.”
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will STAY, provides update on new signings Antony and Martin Dubravka, Check DETAILS
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