Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says they are ahead of the game in the transfer market as club leaders are making quick and decisive moves to secure new players following the signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
Since British billionaire and INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe took control of football operations at Old Trafford after acquiring a 25% stake in February, United have not only witnessed a new hierarchy but have also benefited from new ideas.
United signed French defender Yoro on a five-year contract for a fee of 62 million euros ($67 million) on Thursday. The 18-year-old had been pursued by several top European clubs before his move to Manchester, including Real Madrid.
Another crucial signing was striker Zirkzee, who had an excellent season with Serie A club Bologna last season and played for the Netherlands at the European Championship. United paid 42.5 million euros ($46.2 million) for the 23-year-old on a five-year contract.
“It's very good that we are there up front as well, we are very proactive,” Ten Hag said on Saturday. “So, [the] “The leadership is doing a great job right now and that's how we want to operate as United.”
“We are very ambitious and we have to be ready for the season. The sooner the players join, the better.” [the faster] You can work in your team.”
Yoro made a strong impression on his United debut during their 2-0 pre-season friendly win over Scottish side Rangers on Saturday, while Zirkzee, who was given time off following the European Championships, is expected to join the squad in August.
