Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United has become a more desirable destination for players compared to when he took over as head coach last summer.
"There were a lot of reservations last year when I spoke with players and now many players see the project, what's going on, the dynamic and the ambition in this project, the quality especially,” the Dutchman said last weekend. “They are really keen to come, I've noticed that.”
The likely return of Champions League football next season helps in that regard. And yet there remains an elephant in the room that could well prohibit Ten Hag’s squad from being formed exactly how he wants it next season: the potential takeover.