Manchester United are in line for a pivotal finish to the season. As Erik ten Hag and his squad fight for their Old Trafford futures ahead of a major overhaul at the club.
Manchester United have an uncertain end to the season ahead of them.
The Red Devils could still find success if they can overcome Manchester City in the FA Cup final. But they need to confirm their place in Europe for next term. A Premier League draw with Burnley last weekend was a blow but United are still set to finish sixth. They hold just a one point advantage over Newcastle going into the final month of 2023/24.
Away from the pitch, attention is already firmly placed on the summer. A significant overhaul is set to take place at Old Trafford as Sir Jim Ratcliffe puts together a new footballing hierarchy to work in the transfer window.
Those already at the club will be focused on Crystal Palace. However both coaching staff and players will be looking to prove their value.
Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United agree first departure
With few players not up for sale in the summer, it seems United may have already secured their first deal. Young defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras departed the club on loan in January and that move is now to become permanent.
Reports in Portugal suggest Benfica are ready to take up the option available in the 21-year-old’s loan agreement. A £5.1million fee is said to already be agreed.
The Spanish left-back joined United from Real Madrid in 2020 but failed to make a first team appearance before spending time on loan at Preston and Granada. The Red Devils cut the defender’s time at Granada short to facilitate a move to Benfica.
Meanwhile United boss Erik ten Hag is reluctant to make an Ajax return, despite t he insecurity around his position at Old Trafford. The Dutch manager has been linked with a return to his former club, with Mirror Football revealing last month that Ajax would welcome him back.
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