de has hinted at a reunion with de Jong in the past, and reports claim the center-

back may be “open” to leaving Bayern Munich next summer.

When Erik ten Hag took over the Old Trafford bench in 2022, Manchester United essentially gave him the keys to

their transfer deals. Even while the Dutchman enjoyed unwavering support

in that regard, he may have acted differently if other variables hadn’t been in play.

The Ten Hag era is defined by the demand for players with experience thus far. Playing in the Netherlands is still

very different from what players face when they arrive in the Premier League,

and some players are just not able to close that gap and advance their game to the necessary level.

Fit once more While Christian , already used to the unmatched rigors from his Tottenham days, proved to be a wise signing on a free transfer despite one or

two doubts about his form this campaign, Martinez broke the mold for United last season.