Erik ten Hag confirms Man Utd’s stance on signing new striker and Ronaldo’s future
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has refused to rule out the arrival of a new striker as the transfer window draws to a close – and offered an update on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Red Devils manager spoke after his side secured a second consecutive Premier League victory at the expense of Southampton on Saturday afternoon (August 27) thanks to Bruno Fernandes.
The former Ajax coach was asked about the future of the five-time Ballon d’Or after he was again placed on the bench from the start and had a short time on the pitch to impress.
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Ten Hag said: “I cannot say that [Ronaldo will leave United].
“We plan with him and we stick to the plan and if there are good players available we will strike because we want to strengthen the squad always.
“So we will be alert until the last second of the window.”
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Having said of the performance in general: “I am happy with the performance from this team and when I talk about this team, I talk about the squad – also the subs.
“We did it all together and also together with our fans. It was really good to give the fans this win, they need it as well, and a win in an away game it was too long ago.
“But we have to do it much more often.”
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Ronaldo is yet to score for the club so far this season having managed 24 goals from 38 games in all competitions on his return to England last summer.
The 37-year-old seems keen to avoid a season away from Champions League football after United’s sixth-placed finished last season.
Should he remain at the club then Ronaldo will be featuring in the Europa League – with United drawing Real Sociedad, Sheriff Tiraspol and Omonia in the group stage.
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