The barometer of measuring a manager’s transfer nous is the impact of permanent signings on a team, and in his first season, Erik ten Hag proved he has that in abundance.
Lisandro Martinez has been superb, Christian Eriksen has been a much-needed asset, Antony has come up with big goals and Tyrell Malacia has provided competition for Luke Shaw.
It was no secret that Frenkie de Jong was Ten Hag’s primary summer target but as soon as it was evident he was not leaving Barcelona, the Dutchman leapt for Casemiro once he learnt of his interest.
