Erik ten Hag's strongest starting XI if Manchester United complete dream transfer window

17.07.2022 - 07:49 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

It's been slow going this summer for Manchester United but [insert typical comparison to the pattern of bus arrivals here] Erik ten Hag's squad is starting to take shape.

At long last. It may well have been a worryingly quiet June and Tyrell Malacia may have been the only new addition before United jetted off for their pre-season tour but, finally, signings are coming through the door.

Christian Eriksen became the second arrival on Friday as he joined on a three-year contract after leaving Brentford. The next new player shouldn't be far away, either, with Lisandro Martinez arriving in Manchester this weekend to complete his medical before committing his future to the club until 2027.

United will pay £46million for the Ajax centre-back to reinforce the side's defensive options. ALSO READ: Lisandro Martinez flies in to finalise Manchester United transfer Ten Hag isn't done there, though, and more players are likely to be signed before the window closes on September 1.

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