Erik ten Hag's Man United plan is starting to take shape already with three brutal but key decisions already made which could compensate for an ambitious double Chelsea transfer swoop.
The former Ajax manager's style of player is very different from some of the managers that have come before him at Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson. Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were almost all known for their pragmatic ways. However, ten Hag will implement a more philosophically-driven approach at Old Trafford as the supporters hope to see a side that can start closing the gap at the top to the likes of local rivals Man City and Liverpool.
In order to do this, Steve McClaren's former assistant has wasted no time in getting rid of three players who he doesn't deem necessary in his armoury with Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and former Blues icon Juan Mata shown the door as a new era begins for the 13-time Premier League Champions. Mata was the most recent to have his announcement published on social media. Parts of the club statement read: 'Manchester United can confirm that Juan Mata will depart the club when his contract expires this summer. Thank you for dedicating eight years of your career to United, Juan. Everyone at the club wishes you all the best for the future.'
