Today marks three weeks since Erik ten Hag’s first transfer window in charge of Manchester United concluded.
The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford with the brief of revamping a playing squad coming off the back of the club’s worst ever Premier League season. Armed with a reputation of nurturing talent and delivering a progressive and exciting brand of football, observers recognised the scale of the task on his hands.
Ten Hag had insisted on being in the driving seat of recruitment decisions, a welcome sight after some of his predecessors were hamstrung by a misguided approach in the market. And his influence on purchases were clear to see, with four of the five major signings having direct links to the new manager.
