Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.
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Manchester United's tour of Thailand and Australia could not have gone much better.
Their performances against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace have shown no signs of a hangover from their disastrous 2021/22 campaign. United have been scoring goals for fun and they've only conceded twice in three outings.
Despite their slow start to the transfer window, United have started making solid acquisitions. Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen have already arrived and an agreement has been reached with Ajax for the transfer of Lisandro Martinez.
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However, although it is mostly rosy for Erik ten Hag, there are still some issues that need addressing sooner rather than later. MEN Sport has taken a look at five problems the Dutchman will be looking to resolve.
Talk before the United pre-season tour was dominated by the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. Last season's top goalscorer has so far missed the preparations due to family reasons.
However, it is known that the Portuguese ace wishes to leave Old Trafford. In his absence, Anthony Martial has staked his claim to be the starting striker next season.
It would appear that most Champions League clubs would be unwilling to fork out for Ronaldo and with a year remaining on his deal, the only option would be for him to remain in Manchester. Whatever happens, Ten Hag needs answers.
United's number one transfer target is Frenkie de Jong. Talks to bring the Dutchman to Old Trafford haven't gone smoothly.
Having agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona, United's hierarchy are now struggling to persuade De Jong to leave La Liga for the Premier League. With each passing day the new season edges closer and Ten Hag may need to start
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.
Erik ten Hag is determined to bring success back to Manchester United on the pitch as he looks to reconnect fans with the club.
As Chelsea join the race to sign Frenkie De Jong, Manchester United fans will be panicking at the prospect of one of their potential Premier League rivals for the coming season beating them to a big signing.
Erik ten Hag is searching for a new right-back this summer, and Denzel Dumfries is one names to have been frequently linked with a Manchester United move.
Your evening Manchester United headlines for Sunday, July 31.
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Manchester United have been chasing Frenkie de Jong's signature for most of the summer transfer window. The Barcelona midfielder is proving to be difficult to acquire at the moment, which could force the club to explore alternative options.