Manchester United’s early-season problem is behind them and the players are finally beginning to show that they have adapted to Erik ten Hag’s methods.
The Red Devils currently sit just three points behind third-placed Tottenham Hotspur as they have one game to play. They have also managed to secure qualification for the next round of the Europa League.
United are unbeaten in their last seven games and Ten Hag’s summer recruits have played a critical role in stabilizing the ship.
Midfield recruits shining
Midfield was a major pre-season concern with many pundits questioning whether the pairing of Fred and Scott McTominay could cut the Dutchman off.
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Manchester United have joined a long list of elite clubs vying for the signing of Ajax’s agile Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez, with Chelsea also keeping an eye on the 25-year-old enforcer.
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The former Ajax boss brought in Christian Eriksen for free while shelling out cash for Real Madrid star Casemiro and they have certainly galvanized the whole squad.
United’s midfield now has cunning and precision in the form of Eriksen’s ethereal passes, while the Brazilian adds much-needed bite to the midfield.
The only drawback is the fact that both players are currently in their 30s and Ten Hag is looking for a younger player to command the midfield area for many years to come.
Young stars like Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham have been continually linked with a move next summer and now another name has joined the list.
United joins Alvarez hunt
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the 20-time English champions have joined an extensive list of elite clubs vying for the signing of Ajax’s Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez.
Ten Hag knows him well, having brought him to Ajax from Mexico in 2019. He is a solid defensive midfielder who can also play in central defense if needed.
Chelsea came close to securing the Mexican international’s signing in the summer after submitting a €50m offer in the final week of the transfer window.
Ajax refused to sell despite the player going on strike to force a move. The Blues need a defensively solid star with N’Golo Kante and Jorginho’s contracts running out next summer.
From United’s perspective, having another solid midfielder in general isn’t a bad idea, but ideally a more creative player would make sense, hence the aspirations of De Jong and Bellingham.
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