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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Ten Hag warns United targets they must be able to cope with unique pressure

Erik ten Hag with Jadon Sancho.
Erik ten Hag with Jadon Sancho who is one of a number of marquee signings who have struggled to make an impact since joining Manchester United. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are the best club in the world to play for – but only if you have the confidence to cope with the pressure. Recent high-profile signings have been unable to live up to expectations but the manager does not feel that will deter potential targets.

Ten Hag was asked whether Donny van de Beek’s struggles would put off players as he prepared for Monday’s game at Wigan in the FA Cup, which provides United’s only realistic hope of a trophy this season after exiting the Carabao Cup and Champions League.

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