Erik ten Hag ‘annoyed’ at loss to Arsenal

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could decide that Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Premier League leaders Arsenal is proof that the Red Devils need more signings this month. United were a level behind the Gunners, despite the close scoreline, and Ten Hag might conclude that there must be further investment in the squad if the Old Trafford outfit are going to challenge for the league in his maiden season. 

United have been linked with several targets as the January transfer window enters its final seven days. A right-back could be on the agenda, especially after Aaron Wan-Bissaka struggled against Arsenal. 

Attention could then turn to the summer. Ten Hag wants an elite forward to lead his line next term. 

Harry Kane has been linked and after equalling the record for most Tottenham goals on Monday night, the England captain might decide he wants a fresh challenge. Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic are also reported targets. So, will we see any movement from the Red Devils today?

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Takeover latest

Jim Ratcliffe remains the only individual to go on record expressing an interest in buying Man Utd from the maligned Glazer family. 

The INEOS chief claims to be a lifelong fan of the Red Devils and has long been linked with investment in the club. 

The Glazers could just be looking for a partial sale though, keeping many of their shares in the club. 

American businessmen Josh Harris and David Blitzer are rumoured to be interested in a partial investment, in the same manner as their involvement in the Chelsea bidding process last year. 

The hitch is that the Harris-Blitzer Sports and Entertainment company owns an 18 per-cent stake in Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. 

As per Premier League rules, Harris and Blitzer would need to sell those shares in the Eagles to become involved in the Old Trafford outfit. 

Cheeky Chelsea request

Man Utd have cheekily asked Malo Gusto to not rush into signing for Chelsea amid interest in the right-back of their own, reports claim. 

Gusto has been strongly linked with the Blues as back-up to Reece James. The 19-year-old is of a similar profile to the England wing-back. 

However, French publication RMC Sport report that United also like Gusto and will make efforts to sign the teenager. 

They have ‘encouraged’ Gusto not to be hasty in signing for Chelsea. 

Harry Kane decision

Man Utd target Harry Kane is ‘open’ to signing a new contract with Tottenham, according to reports. 

Kane, who drew level with Jimmy Greaves’ Spurs record of 266 goals on Monday, has 18 months remaining on his deal with the north Londoners. 

The striker has attempted to quit in the past and it was believed he might look for a fresh challenge in 2024, with United one of the clubs hunting his signature. 

But The Athletic report that Kane is ‘open’ to extending his contract to cement his legendary status with the club. His priority remains trying to win a trophy with his boyhood club. 

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