Man Utd transfers: Erik ten Hag provides surprise update on potential January business with Red Devils faltering in Premier League

Erik ten Hag has surprisingly suggested that Manchester United do not need to do any business in the January transfer window.

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• Big money spent over the summer
• Yet to see a return on that investment
• Senior stars recovering from injury

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Devils spent big again over the summer – bringing in the likes of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund – but they have continued to struggle for consistency in 2023-24. Fans would like to see supposed weaknesses in an expensively-assembled squad addressed, but Ten Hag has hinted at keeping faith with those already at his disposal as he prepares to welcome a number of senior stars back from injury.

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  WHAT TEN HAG SAID

  United boss Ten Hag has said when quizzed on potential recruitment plans: “The current squad, I am happy. As we get our players back, we have a good squad. A lot of the way it went in the first season, the reasons behind that, were because many players were not available. I am sure when all players are on board it looks different, Casemiro, [Lisandro] Martinez, Mount, we will be much stronger after the window.”

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  United have gone three games without a win in all competitions, slipping out of Europe in the process, but did hold Liverpool to a goalless draw last time out and Ten Hag is feeling positive heading into the festive period. The Dutchman added: “First of all, we had such a busy programme. The lads had some days off ahead of another busy week. They needed the rest, to get away from football, mentally. We can go in the week, a great opportunity for us. Liverpool result will give the team confidence. Now we have to get forward.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

  The Red Devils did not have a midweek game, meaning that they should be fully refreshed for a trip to West Ham on Saturday. They then have meetings with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest to take them through to the end of the calendar year.