Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows that he will have to copy his approach at Ajax that saw his side "flourish" in the second half of the season as the Reds push for a top-four finish.
Ten Hag will be desperate for United to finish in the Champions League places during his first season in charge. Qualification for Europe's premier club competition is something that can provide a springboard for the Dutchman's future plans.
The financial benefits associated with the UEFA competition are a key factor, with the United manager looking to continue the rebuild that saw him spend £225million on six new arrivals in the summer window. A striker may well be on Ten Hag's wish list, but questions will remain over the available budget left to sign a world-class centre forward in January.
