Manchester United

Erik discusses Marcus's recent form and the prospect of a new face joining him in United's attacking ranks in January.

“No [we are not missing one] because when I analyse the first 14 games and Europe, so 20 games, we have had a lot of problems in the front line. Or players were not 100 per cent fit and we had to play them and that was a problem during the first 20 games this season. And the right one has to bring the quality and not just add to the squad. “What I just tried to express is that we have to we have to improve on other elements in football. But it has to be the right one. There has been media speculation that United have been looking into buying a striker in the January transfer window.

We are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one, Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag confirms new striker ...

I give my best every day, I give the best I have. "I don't want to pin myself on a number," Ten Hag added. I leave that to others. "That was a problem during the first 20 games this season. You worry when you don't create chances, but it is clear we have to score more. "Impulse can come out of our own club, see Garnacho, see Elanga, see Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training.

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Manchester United are a work-in-progress under the Dutch coach and the signing of de Jong from Barcelona, in January or next summer, would move them significantly closer to being the finished article. Manchester United lack a ball carrier in the centre of the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has opened up a spot in Manchester United’s attack and Gakpo has the technical and physical attributes to do this.

The 23-year-old is set to travel to England for a medical after PSV confirmed a 'record' fee had been agreed with Liverpool.

PSV general manager Marcel Brands confirmed Gakpo’s anticipated transfer would be a “record” for the Eredivisie club. The fee, which PSV confirmed would be a record for the Dutch club, is reportedly between €40m to €50m. have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo.

Gakpo has been exceptional for PSV this season and there is no doubt that he would improve United's forward output. The versatile forward is waiting for United ...

Ten Hag and the fans are desperate for United to sign a new attacker in this upcoming window. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano) has provided an in depth update about the situation since United and PSV opened talks just days ago. [Erik Ten Hag](https://www.transfermarkt.com/erik-ten-hag/profil/trainer/3816) wants attacking reinforcements and is preparing to push for the young PSV forward. Gakpo has been exceptional for PSV this season and there is no doubt that he would improve United’s forward output. [Manchester United Could Sign World Cup Winning Goalkeeper](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-could-sign-world-cup-winning-goalkeeper) [Manchester United Will Move To Sign Jude Bellingham In The Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-will-move-to-sign-jude-bellingham-in-the-summer) [Manchester United To Pursue Signing Of Frenkie De Jong Again Next Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-to-pursue-signing-of-frenkie-de-jong-again-next-summer) [Manchester United Preparing To Offload David De Gea In The Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/manchester-united-preparing-to-offload-david-de-gea-in-the-summer) [Manchester United Planning To Bid For Cody Gakpo Imminently](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-planning-to-bid-for-cody-gakpo-imminently) [Manchester United To Make Serious Attempt To Sign Dusan Vlahovic In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-to-make-serious-attempt-to-sign-dusan-vlahovic-in-january) “Cody Gakpo hasn’t changed his mind on United.

The Dutch boss believes Marcus Rashford has the ability to get 20 Premier League goals in a season.

Manchester United have been linked with several attackers ahead of Erik ten Hag's second transfer window with the club.

The manager said Rashford, whose previous best is 17 goals in 2019-20, 'has the potential to score those numbers in the Premier League'

There are many elements in football – we have to play better as a team, get better results, and have more dominance in the games to get to a high level and better results.” When you analyse the first 14 games we are not a problem in the front line,” Ten Hag said. United are in discussions with David de Gea over a new deal for the 32-year-old goalkeeper. When we get players fit and available in the front line then we will score more goals.” “I think he is capable of scoring 20 goals in the Premier League. He got three in the World Cup [for England] so we know the potential to score those numbers in the Premier League.

This looks to have cost them a deal for Liverpool bound Cody Gakpo who is moving to Anfield from PSV Eindhoven in a £44million deal as United were left ...

In a statement on Twitter, PSV wrote: 'PSV and @LFC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo. We do everything in our power. In regards to the sale of the club, We are doing research on every opportunity and we do everything we can if that opportunity is there to contract them.' [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) have been reduced to shopping in the loan market this January as the Glazers look to sell the club. - The Glazers are hoping to conclude a sale in the first financial quarter of 2023

All the info you need to know on the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest clash at Old Trafford on December 27th, which kicks off at 3 p.m. ET.

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Occupying fifth position in the Premier League at present, Ten Hag has admitted he feels our current location in the standings bears an equal reflection on our ...

''It is equally clear that we just have to focus on one game at a time, even with so many matches to play over the coming months. ''But based on where we were at the start, where we are now, and what we have done inbetween, I feel like fifth is the right position for us at this stage of the season. ''We have only played 14 games so far in the league season, so there is a long way to go yet,'' the boss told in his exclusive column in our

GOAL takes a look at the players Manchester United could sign in the January transfer window, including Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Atletico Madrid ...

[Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial exit](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ten-hag-man-utd-replace-cristiano-ronaldo-january/bltc22911b73c61c9fa) has opened up a spot in attack, while Aaron Wan Bissaka's decline means United may have to look at extra options in defence, but who are the players most likely to join Ten Hag's revolution? He still has work to do to finalise a squad in his image, though, and United could dip back into the winter market to boost their chances of finishing the 2022-23 season with the holy duo of silverware and Champions League qualification. Manchester United spent over £220 million ($266m) in the summer transfer window, a new club record, to bring in Brazilian duo Antony and Casemiro, Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez, and Dutch full-back Tyrell Malacia.

United head into their first Premier League match since the World Cup, Tuesday's home clash against Nottingham Forest, having scored 20 goals in their 14 ...

"When the season is coming to an end, we will take a decision," Ten Hag said. We have to do better and that counts also for the manager." "You can always do better, and I've said before, when you are satisfied it brings you to laziness. I give the best every day that I have, I want to see every day a better version of myself. "We are aware we have to score more goals. "But it has to be the right one, and the right one is the one…he needs to bring the quality in the team, and not just an add to the squad, because that gives you only problems.

Shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, Jesse Lingard will walk out at Old Trafford as an opposition player - something he thought he would never experience.

‘(Rashford) is capable of scoring 20 goals in the league — I’m convinced,’ he said. ‘He is on loan for one season,’ said the Dutchman. Now I’m happy and that is the most important thing in football. But Ten Hag believes there are more goals in his current squad. I didn’t want to quit football, it was more about having a break. I can’t wait for the season to start again. People wanted me to hit the ground running like I did at West Ham, but it’s sometimes not like that. He added another at Blackburn this week to set up a last-eight tie with Wolves. However the winger might try to downplay it, this cannot be a game like any other. ‘So this is a chance to say my goodbyes because I never really got that. I’d rather that someone had told me, “This is why you’re not playing”, out of respect for me being there so long, but I never got that. 'I got false promises, it was a lack of respect...

Signing a striker is a priority for Manchester United but manager Erik ten Hag insists the club must bring in “the right one”.

"That was a problem during the first 20 games this season. You worry when you don't create chances, but it is clear we have to score more. "I don't want to pin myself on a number," Ten Hag added. And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United." "Impulse can come out of our own club, see Garnacho, see Elanga, see Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training. "Two things," Ten Hag said.

Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The two teams go into the game looking to ...

You know the criteria is high at Manchester United.” There are scant attractive options in this mould, however. •2h ago •10m ago

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest after 24 years in an intriguing Premier League fixture.

Manchester United travels to the Molineux Stadium on the 31st of December to face Wolves. Nottingham Forest’s return to England’s top flight hasn’t gone up to plan. The Reds currently sit in the 19th position with 13 points from 15 matches.

Goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred gave Manchester United all three points against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Marcus Rashford finds Bruno Fernandes who lays it off to Antony who hits it straight at Hennessey. 22' GOAL - MANCHESTER UNITED Anthony Martial makes it 2-0! On another day United could have had six or seven goals but ultimately ended the match with a 3-0 win and three points. Christian Eriksen fired a corner across the turf to the middle of the area where Marcus Rashford was on hand to smash it home first time. Christian Eriksen hooks a corner across the floor into the path of Marcus Rashford who thumps it home first time. It was important for Ten Hag that his side picked up where they left off before the FIFA World Cup and maintained their momentum.

Manchester United hit the ground running again in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring, ...

The Brazilian was in a makeshift centre-back role against Burnley in our first game back after the World Cup, but he returned to his spot in the middle of the park against Forest. It also created a bit of history, marking the first time in Premier League history that two Brazilians have combined for a goal for Manchester United. He was instrumental in our second goal with an excellent sliding tackle to win the ball back, kickstarting the move that would end in Martial doubling our lead in the 22nd minute. Christian Eriksen’s perfectly timed ball into the box was met by the oncoming Rashford, who escaped the huddle of players without detection and stroked the ball into the back of the net. Rashford, likewise, has trumped his league tally from last season, and his goal involvements against Forest brings his current campaign to five goals and three assists. He was called upon after illness affected both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, with the England international making the bench.

Manchester United are more likely to sign a striker on loan rather than a permanent deal in the January window, with the focus on the summer market, ...

João Félix is one name that would have interested United as the Portuguese forward appears unhappy at Atlético Madrid, but even his loan fee is likely to be too expensive in this window. While the fee for Gakpo, which could rise to £50m, might have been countenanced by United, the club did not make a firm offer for the 23-year-old, allowing Liverpool to move in quickly for his signature. Ronaldo’s departure means United have saved around £10m in the wages that would have been paid to the Portuguese for the budget to recruit a forward for Ten Hag.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says any swoop for a striker in January will have to be in line with "financial criteria" set by the club.

For the progress of the team, we need to be more clinical." It would be good because of all the games coming, we are playing every third day and it is tough," Ten Hag said following a And while the Dutchman is not making a secret of United's desire to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, he admits it will not be easy.

Marcus Rashford and Manchester United shined in their return to action after the World Cup. Reason for some hope at Old Trafford in the next year?

[Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) on New Year's Day but then play bottom side [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) three days later in what will be a crucial fixture at the foot of the table. The Dutch manager has challenged Rashford to reach 20 league goals this season, and he got his fifth against Forest from a clever corner rolled into the penalty area by [Christian Eriksen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen). United are still looking for a striker to replace Ronaldo, but most of the responsibility in front of goal between now and May will fall on Rashford and Martial, who also found the net against Forest thanks to a Rashford assist. - With the 64th career Premier League goal, Rashford ties Eric Cantona for eighth most in Manchester United's history. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) cruised to a comfortable [3-0 win](/soccer/match/_/gameId/637982) over [Nottingham Forest](/soccer/team?id=393) on Tuesday in their first Premier League fixture following the World Cup break. Marcus Rashford on his goal, to Amazon Prime: "We didn't practice it too much, but it was one from the training ground. Premier League survival won't be decided by away games at the top six, but Forest will want to ensure defeat at Old Trafford doesn't kick-start a losing run. [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Erik ten Hag wrote in his programme notes that "fifth is the right position for us" after United's start to the season, but there has been enough encouragement that they could be much higher by May. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) There is hope that, under the new manager, the new year will be a successful one. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst)

Manchester United won their first post-World Cup Premier League game 3-0 against Nottingham Forest, with Marcus Rashford starring.

Fans have been lauding Manchester United midfielder Casemiro after his 'monsterclass' performance against Nottingham Forest.

'Won the ball that led to Martial's goal, and again won the ball that led to Fred's goal while providing the assist himself,' added another supporter. Celebrates every goal like it’s his sixth Champions League.' Others commented on how 'easy' he makes it look. The Brazil star was named man of the match after a commanding display in

Liverpool beating United to the same targets when the Red Devils are the first to the negotiating table is becoming a trend.

Already established amongst the elite, there is less playing staff investment for a new backer to have to sink in. Liverpool lost the title by a single point on two occasions and was defeated in a pair of Champions League Finals. As both clubs’ owners have admitted to being open to the idea of a sale they potentially competing for interested buyers. They are certainly no longer the most attractive club in England to play for. "Hopefully Cody can go to the moon and back," said the towering center-half as Gakpo continued his scoring streak in the Middle East. There is still so much potential and I hope he can carry on showing it for us. “For the future, for investing in a new stadium and a latest-and-greatest training ground we’ve got to do something,” Today it might be missing out on Nunez and Gakpo, if it’s not careful the risk for United is tomorrow it won’t even be in the conversation. In the same period, United has only had one season where it has been a rival to winners Manchester City and even then it was at a lengthy distance. When it comes to infrastructure, the team has a brand new training ground and made substantial upgrades to its stadium. But Liverpool beating United to the same targets when the Red Devils are the first to the negotiating table is becoming a trend. "What we see in training is what you see on the pitch.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stepped out from Ronaldo's shadow to score in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Hopefully we can keep going till the end of the season, so we need numbers in the squad.” “Our players performed really well in the World Cup, I was happy to see that and now they continue,” Ten Hag told Amazon Prime. “It’s tough and we want to play in all the leagues.

Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

The goalkeeper, playing his first game since being sent off for Wales at the World Cup, was being kept busy and went some way to atoning for that first-half error making a string of stops to keep it at two. However, Madley first checked for a handball on Yates as his arm was outstretched and then when it became apparent that the ball deflected off Willy Boly on the way in, he ruled the defender was in an offside position and Forest were denied a first away goal since August. And with the possibility of additions next month, Erik ten Hag's side will be making a real push to break into those Champions League places and stay in them through the second half of the season.