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David McDonnell

Erik ten Hag makes transfer stance clear to Man Utd board and puts pressure on Antony deal

Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United must make more signings in attack if they are to have any chance of competing for the big prizes next season.

Ten Hag said his United squad is still not strong enough going forward, with the ex-Ajax boss still keen on signing his former striker, £70million-rated Antony. Ten Hag, speaking in Perth ahead of United's final tour game in Australia tomorrow, against Aston Villa, admitted Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea all had an advantage having made the bulk of their signings before going on tour.

Asked if he was concerned about shortage of options in attack, Ten Hag said: “That is a reason, but it's also the number of games. You need more options in offence. I think it’s vital [United sign more players] if you want to get success, because the season is really long. But we also have still time to fill that in.

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