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Daily Mirror
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Chris Knight

Man Utd's transfer approach has Erik ten Hag scrambling to keep up with big six spending

The season is not defined by June - but it is safe to say the Erik ten Hag era at Manchester United has not got off to the best start.

The new Red Devils boss is facing a major rebuild task at Old Trafford following a miserable end to the season under interim boss Ralf Rangnick. United missed out on a top-four finish following an abysmal run of form to close the campaign, and finished 35 points adrift of rivals Manchester City at the summit.

The former Ajax manager becomes the latest man tasked with reviving the club in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era as United close in on a decade without a Premier League title. Reports suggest ten Hag has been handed a transfer budget in excess of £100 million, with Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong said to be the top target.

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