Erik ten Hag has revealed that Eric Bailly's impressive second-half performance in Tuesday's 4-0 pre-season win over Liverpool does not effect his Manchester United summer transfer plans.
The Ivory Coast international made his first club appearance since the Red Devils' 3-1 success against Burnley on December 30 as he came on at half-time with United already three goals up in Bangkok. Bailly barely put a foot wrong and stood out as Ten Hag's first game in charge ended with a comprehensive victory.
Despite Bailly's excellent display, United are still closing in on the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee in the region of £46m. The Red Devils are understood to have submitted an improved bid for the 24-year-old centre-back, which sources claim Ajax are ready to accept.