Erik ten Hag Calls for Strong Character in Manchester United Recruits Amid Club Overhaul
As Jadon Sancho prepares for Dortmund loan, injured players Martinez and Casemiro are weeks away from return; United faces Wigan Athletic in FA Cup third round.
- Erik ten Hag, Manchester United's manager, suggests that the club should only sign players with the personality and character to handle the pressure of playing for the club.
- Jadon Sancho is preparing to leave Manchester United for a six-month loan deal with Borussia Dortmund, following Donny van de Beek's recent loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Ineos team, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is expected to overhaul United's recruitment operations upon regulatory approval of Ratcliffe's £1.03 billion deal for a 29% stake in the club.
- Injured players Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro are expected to return to the first team action in the coming weeks.
- Manchester United is set to face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup third round, with the trophy representing United's last realistic opportunity of silverware this term.