MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has been left frustrated by his side’s inability to sell players this summer, according to reports.
The Dutchman has brought in Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund during the transfer window.
GettyErik ten Hag has been frustrated by Man United’s business[/caption]
GettyThe Dutchman had expected fringe players like Harry Maguire to be sold[/caption]
Ten Hag, 53, wants to bring in a further deep-lying midfielder before the window shuts tomorrow.
But his attempts to do so have so far been thwarted by the Red Devils’ failure to shift fringe players.
According to the Telegraph, Ten Hag had hoped to sell a quartet of first team squad members to make room for fresh talent.
Harry Maguire had been expected to leave, with United having accepted a bid from West Ham for their axed former skipper.
The centre-back turned down the Hammers, however, and is now expected to stay at Old Trafford.
Scott McTominay was also linked with West Ham, while more recently he’s been claimed to be on Bayern Munich’s radar.
The Scotland international has largely fallen out of favour under Ten Hag, playing just seven minutes so far this season.
Donny van de Beek has become a largely forgotten figure at Old Trafford, and has been linked with a loan move to Lorient or Galatasaray.
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GettyScott McTominay has played just seven minutes so far this season[/caption]
GettyDonny van de Beek is a forgotten man at United[/caption]
While Eric Bailly, who spent last season on loan at Marseille, remains surplus to requirements.
Ten Hag wants to sign a new midfielder, with Sofyan Amrabat high up on his wishlist.
The 27-year-old wants to move to Old Trafford and has rejected interest from elsewhere in favour of United.
Due to their failure to sell players, the Red Devils find their budget hamstrung by tight Financial Fair Play restrictions.
Fiorentina would consider loaning Amrabat to United, but would want an obligation to buy worth between £25million and £30m written into the deal.
United have also been linked with Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Ten Hag knows the Dane well, having worked with him during his time as Bayern Munich‘s reserve boss.
Hojbjerg would be open to leaving Tottenham, having fallen down the pecking order under Ange Postecoglou.
The 28-year-old has two years remaining on his Spurs deal.
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GettyMan United want to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina[/caption]
Eric Bailly spent last season on loan at MarseilleGetty