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Erik ten Hag's dream Squad Depth as third summer signing is announced


Manchester United squad have undergone overhaul ahead of the upcoming 2022/23 season which is set to kick off in less than one months with Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Pereira, Pogba, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani being shown the door last month .

The rebuilding process is taking shape under the Dutch manager Erik ten Hag after man Utd confirming the deals for Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord, Eriksen as a free agent and Lisandro Martinez from Ajax Amsterdam.

The Red Devils are currently heavily linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Antony to provide enough squad depth for Old Trafford giants next season. As for de Jong, the agreement between the club was struck last week but the remaining issue that is delaying the transfer is the wages Barcelona owes the Netherlandsinternational

Although no official talk has been held between Man United and Ajax over the Brazilianforward, the manager is confident that he can get the deals done once his transfer closes.

Let us look the squad depth under Erik ten Hag next season

Goalkeeper : David de Gea and Tom Heaton


Image: De Gea

The Red Devils will have two goalkeeper at disposal,that's, David de Gea and Tom Heaton after the departure of Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest on long season loan this season.

Defenders: Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelöf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Dalot and Tyrell Malacia


Image: Dalot , Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw

The arrival of the Argentine international Lisandro Martinez and new signing Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord , Manchester United is expected to have enough defensive options next season , with Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Lindelöf and Eric Bailly on disposal , Ten Hag will have enough squad depth to select at the defence line next season.


Midfielders : Frenkie de Jong, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, Fred, James Garner, Zidane Iqbal, Charlie Savage


Image: McTominay and Frenkie de Jong

At the base of the midfield, Manchester United is rich of quality midfielders that will enhance squad depth under Erik ten Hag.

It's upon the Dutch manager to choose the best midfielders in the middle of the park to will provide enough work rate and ethics since the game is won from the midfield

Forwards : Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Rashford, Elanga, Martial , Garnacho, Amad , Pellistri



Man United attacking front is really blessed with young generational talents that will give new manager Erik Ten Hag difficult time in selecting the lethal front three ahead of the upcoming campaign.

With Antony Martial reviving his sharpness during the pre season games , Ten Hag is expecting to keep hold of him for another season in case Cristiano Ronaldo will not continue at Old Trafford next season


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