Paul Scholes fears that Manchester United can only finish as high as sixth place in the Premier League this campaign if Erik ten Hag does not get his way in the transfer market before the window closes.
Having stepped into the Old Trafford dugout this summer, former Ajax manager Ten Hag has signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez as part of his much-needed rebuild. However, the one name Ten Hag really wants to bring in remains Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong as his long-winded transfer saga continues.
Discussions over a potential swoop for De Jong date back right to Ten Hag's arrival in Manchester but there has yet to be a breakthrough despite the two clubs agreeing on a fee for his signature. For now, though, De Jong remains at Barcelona and United legend Scholes was left calling for his old club to bring in more quality as United slipped to defeat in their first game under Ten Hag against Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
