Erik ten Hag has reportedly already won his first Manchester United power struggle after convincing top brass of his acumen in the transfer market.
The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford earlier this year, inheriting a team bereft of confidence and coming off their worst ever Premier League season. First Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and then Ralf Rangnick failed to get a tune out of their richly-assembled and disjointed playing staff.
Ten Hag insisted that control over recruitment was a key factor when determining whether to swap Ajax for United, having enjoyed consistent success in Amsterdam. “I set requirements in advance about how I want to work. If they aren’t granted, I won’t. I am ultimately responsible and accounted for the results,” he said shortly after his appointment.
