Erik ten Hag is closing in on making his first signing since taking over as Manchester United head coach.
The Red Devils are close to sealing the £13m signing of Tyrell Malacia, which could mark the first of many new arrivals from Dutch clubs and with it, provide cause for concern amongst United supporters. The club's recent recruitment record has left a lot to be desired, but there are hopes that with Richard Arnold replacing Ed Woodward as the highest-ranking official as CEO, things will soon change for the better.
But the decision to focus on signing players from the Eredivisie, a league that is not even considered one of the top five in Europe, paints a worrying picture. While there are undoubtedly some talented players that have emerged from clubs such as Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven over the years, the current difference in quality and intensity compared to the Premier League is significant.
