Man United Closing In On Third Signing of the Summer? Medical Set for Tuesday
Published: 11:38 3 Aug 2024 GMT+1
Erik ten Hag and Manchester United are reportedly on the brink of making their third signing of the summer transfer window, with a medical set for this Tuesday.
According to reports from various sources, including Santi Aouna, the Dutch national and Ajax graduate Noussair Mazraoui will be joining the Red Devils, effectively becoming Ten Hag’s third acquisition in this summer’s transfer window.
The Dutch full-back, who currently plies his trade for Bayern Munich, will fly to England in the next few days for his medical examination. He has previously played under Ten Hag during his time at Ajax.
Manchester United have already brought in two players this summer, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, each signed from Lille and Bologna, respectively, for £58.9 million and £35 million.
Mazraoui’s transfer will take Manchester United’s total spend this summer to around £130 million. It has also led to speculations that Aaron Wan-Bissaka may be leaving Old Trafford, with West Ham United reported to be interested in signing him.
As for Ten Hag, it’s no surprise that he is willing to dip into the transfer market once more, with Manchester United yet to compete at the highest level since 2013. In an exclusive interview with 90min.com, the Manchester United manager stated his stance on bringing in more players:
"Whatever is needed, we always try to be active. We think that in some positions we might be short, so let’s go for it. It is difficult because the market is crazy."
When questioned about his desire for increased squad depth, Ten Hag clarified his thoughts:
"We’re looking to build a squad that has some resilience and some characters, not just individuals with specific roles. That’s key, you know?"
Time will tell if Mazraoui becomes Manchester United’s newest recruit. However, if all parties come to an agreement, he could provide Ten Hag’s side with a solid boost heading into the 2024-2025 campaign.
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