Anthony Martial might have a new Manchester United role under Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag's first day at Carrington has put a spring in the step of everyone at Manchester United as excitement builds ahead of another fascinating season. The arrival of a new manager brings with it huge potential and promise for the future, and even if that goes unfulfilled, right now United supporters have plenty of reason to dream about happier times ahead.

Under the guidance of Ten Hag the possibilities are endless and, with so many changes on and off the pitch in the off-season, it really does feel like a summer of seismic change.

Yet amid all the change, it could be those who have remained at the club this summer who have a key role to play in the new era under the Dutchman.

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Images of United's first session under Ten Hag soon went viral on social media as supporters devoured the feel-good content, more so than usual, perhaps because they felt starved of transfer dealings.

The lack of new arrivals has only further fuelled the possibility of a player already at the club emerging from the shadows to become a leading star as part of a new regime.

Donny van de Beek is the obvious candidate given his previous work with Ten Hag at Ajax, though this week Anthony Martial appears to have gained lots of attention again, with smiling images of him at Carrington teasing fans about a possible redemption story.

The Frenchman's stock might have fallen like an unregulated cryptocurrency over the last year, but he still retains a sizeable following, many of whom believe that if the set-up is right, Martial can unleash his arts again.

The 26-year-old is the embodiment of a modern football trend, which sees a player's reputation grow