Erik ten Hag hints Man Utd could launch shock late January transfer bid after only securing Weghorst and Butland loans
ERIK TEN HAG has hinted that Manchester United could make a late swoop in the January transfer market.
The Red Devils boss claimed he would “go for it” if an opportunity presents itself before Tuesday’s deadline.
Erik ten Hag has hinted at a late January swoopRex
But the 52-year-old claimed the decision to sign players does not only rest on his shoulders.
After a busy summer of incomings, United have not spent a penny this month.
Their only additions so far in January have been loan moves for Wout Weghorst and Jack Butland.
And despite more signings looking unlikely, Ten Hag reckons a club the size of Manchester United should “strike” if they do have a late chance to seal a transfer.
The Red Devils were interested in Cody Gakpo but missed out on the Dutch forward to bitter rivals Liverpool, reportedly to the frustration of Ten Hag.
When asked ahead of tonight’s FA Cup meeting with Reading if he knew what areas he’d like to strengthen in the summer, Ten Hag said: “I have an idea.
“But in the coming days, If I had the opportunity in the comings days [to strengthen], then I would go for it but this is not only up to me.
“I think at this club, everyday, that has to be the approach. You have to get better and if they are opportunities to get better you have to strike.
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“That is my approach and I am looking, I am looking around with research and I have an idea with the profiles and what profiles we need to strengthen this squad.”
United have been linked with Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries in recent days.
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Dumfries’ representatives have flown to England for talks with interested parties.
Elsewhere, Juventus winger Federico Chiesa is another name claimed to be attracting interest from Old Trafford.
