Manchester United believe Erik ten Hag uncertainty will not hurt transfers

Sir Jim Ratcliffe shakes Erik ten Hag’s hand after Manchester United won the FA Cup. There has been no announcement over the manager’s future. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Manchester United are confident of executing a successful transfer ­window despite the lack of clarity regarding Erik ten Hag’s future.

The season review led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe that will settle Ten Hag’s employment has entered a third week but the structure put in place by the minority owner means the club are relaxed about the ­window, which opens on Friday.