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Raphael Varane delivers Manchester United squad verdict on Erik ten Hag and makes transfer admission

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, July 21.

Raphael Varane shares dressing room verdict on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Raphael Varane has shared his first impression on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag - before stressing that everyone at Old Trafford is ready to work hard and embrace new methods.

Ten Hag forged his reputation as one of the leading coaches in Europe with Ajax - winning three Eredivisie titles in four-and-a-half years. He was summoned by United this summer to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has also been tasked with recapturing former glories.

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As part of a wider shake-up behind the scenes, United have signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Ajax starlet Lisandro Martinez with sights set on further recruits. Frenkie de Jong remains a priority - despite complications over his proposed summer move from cash-strapped Barcelona.

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Raphael Varane reflects on Manchester United transfer decision

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says he has no regrets over his £34million move to Old Trafford.

After finishing as runners-up to Manchester City the season before last, United issued a triple statement of intent during the summer transfer window that followed as they signed Jadon Sancho and Varane, before pulling out all the stops to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the place where it all began on a global scale.

However, despite attracting those high-profile recruits, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November after a title charge descended into tatters. United also failed to grab Champions League qualification under Ralf Rangnick with their long wait for a trophy extended to five years - prompting yet another managerial change.

Read what he said here.

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