Erik ten Hag's Transfer Record Under Fire as He Eyes Former Star's Reunion

Erik ten Hag's links to Matthijs de Ligt have sparked speculation over a potential reunion at Manchester United, amidst growing concern over the manager's transfer record. The Bayern Munich star is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League, having struggled to make an impact in Germany. Ten Hag's affinity for signing former players has yielded mixed results, with Antony and Lisandro Martinez joining him from Ajax, but struggling to justify the significant investment. In contrast, Onana has shown improvement since joining from Inter Milan, but his inconsistency remains a concern.

Key Takeaways:

• Ten Hag has spent nearly £200million on acquiring players he has worked with previously, but the results have been underwhelming. Only Lisandro Martinez has shown promise, despite injuries hindering his development.
• Antony, who moved for £80m, has been widely criticized for his performances and antics in his first season at Manchester United.
• The club's second most expensive buy after Cristiano Ronaldo, Antony's struggles have put a significant question mark over Ten Hag's transfer strategy.
• Onana, who joined for around £42m, has improved significantly since his arrival, but his shot-stopping remains a concern.

Statistics:

• Manchester United has spent nearly £200million on transfers under Ten Hag's guidance.
• Antony's £80m transfer fee makes him the club's second most expensive buy behind Cristiano Ronaldo (£80m+).
• Lisandro Martinez has started 20 of his 25 appearances for Manchester United since joining in 2022.
• Antony has made 35 appearances for Manchester United since joining in 2022, but has struggled to justify his transfer fee.
• Onana has made 20 appearances for Manchester United since joining in 2022, and has shown improvement in his performances.

Sources:

• By, Samuel
• Katy Widdicombe and others for the Manchester Mirror
• Ten Hag, Erik, and others, as mentioned in the article.