Erik ten Hag wants to upgrade Manchester United's midfield ahead of next season, and for good reason. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick last season, United gave up possession too easily due to poor positioning and lacklustre passing and this can not continue in 2022/23 under the Dutchman.
Frenkie de Jong is Ten Hag's number one target and talks are progressing between the club and Barcelona over a move for the former Ajax midfielder, even if it is slowly. But who will partner him?
Many United fans have been crying out for the club to sign a dedicated defensive midfielder for a few seasons now, but it seems like Ten Hag might be thinking differently. Christian Eriksen is available on a free transfer after his contract expired at Brentford and the Manchester Evening News understands United are interested.
