Bye Bye Man Utd Pursuit: Erik ten Hag Delivers Exciting Update on Player Transfer!

Erik ten Hag acknowledges that Manchester United is making advancements in their search for a fresh striker and desires a swift resolution. With an already depleted frontline during his initial season at Old Trafford, the contentious departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and the temporary signing of Wout Weghorst in January emphasized the urgency for an attacking addition.

United have secured the signings of midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana during the summer transfer window. However, their quest to sign a striker remains ongoing, with Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund being eyed as a potential target.

"We are making progress, indeed," stated Ten Hag in response to inquiries about United's pursuit of a striker. "But you are aware of how it typically unfolds - as soon as we have successfully acquired him, we will promptly inform you."

We make every possible effort to accomplish that. If it were my decision, I would prioritize it without delay. The sooner it happens, the better, as we need to incorporate him into the team and our playing style.

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Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund is wanted by Manchester United

In an ideal scenario, he would have already arrived, but as a manager, you often don't encounter ideal circumstances and have to confront the reality.

Reportedly, there is already a high demand for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, with interested clubs comprising Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Inter Milan, and Barcelona.

Ten Hag declined to comment on the possibility of acquiring Mbappe, affirming their policy of not discussing players who are currently contracted to other clubs.

Manchester United is in search of a striker to strengthen their lackluster attacking lineup, having scored a measly 58 goals last season, the lowest among the top six teams in the Premier League.

Marcus Rashford achieved a personal best of 30 goals for his club, yet Ten Hag expects better performance from the entire team. "Our performance in that aspect needs improvement, and we acknowledge this fact. Therefore, we are seeking additional goal-scoring abilities from other players," stated Ten Hag. Consequently, he has granted permission for forward Anthony Elanga to join Nottingham Forest.

I believe having Mason Mount already gives us an additional player who can not only score goals but also assist in creating opportunities, enabling players like Rashford to score more goals. However, as a team, we need to improve our overall scoring. A fully fit Anthony Martial would undoubtedly contribute to this objective in the coming season. The French international showcased his talent during the previous pre-season tour, but unfortunately, due to injuries, he only managed to score nine goals in 29 appearances, with his campaign being cut short by a hamstring problem.

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Anthony Martial netted nine goals in 29 games during the previous season. "It's encouraging to see him participate in today's team training," commented Ten Hag following Monday's session in San Diego. "Naturally, when a player is part of your squad, it's expected that they are ready for action, and it's the players' responsibility to ensure their availability."

"But in his absence, I am tasked with handling the situation, demonstrating our ability to achieve success even without that particular striker.

"However, it becomes notably easier when we do have that striker on our team, as history has shown that every successful club boasts exceptional scoring capabilities within their ranks."

We require a strong team, and Anthony Martial stands out as an exceptional footballer who will greatly assist us by scoring goals.

Moreover, he excels in various aspects of the sport such as pressing, maintaining possession, and executing combinations. Given his remarkable skills, we eagerly anticipate his fitness and hope he remains in good physical condition.

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