Erik ten Hag has already made clear demand to Manchester United transfer target

Erik ten Hag might not require as much ink to scribble down his Manchester United shopping list this summer when compared to the sweeping changes made upon his appointment.

After watching the club finish in a dismal sixth spot in the Premier League last season, the Dutchman was sworn in and has already picked up his first trophy. He did so with four signings - namely Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony and Wout Weghorst - in his Wembley starting XI.

Christian Eriksen was, unfortunately, injured for the Carabao Cup showpiece, while Tyrell Malacia went unused on the substitutes bench as Marcel Sabitzer enjoyed a 20-minute cameo. Across two windows in charge, so far, Ten Hag and key figures behind the scenes have sanctioned transfers for nine players.

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When it comes to incomings, things will be nowhere near that busy next summer. However, there is one rather important matter to attend to - the search for a new striker - and the former Ajax manager has already mapped out what he will demand from the player brought in to replace Cristiano Ronaldo long-term.

Ten Hag put full faith in Anthony Martial at the beginning of this season, but four separate injury setbacks have hampered what he might have added to this vibrant side. January arrival Weghorst, meanwhile, does so much encouraging work in the build-up without offering a reliable goal threat, at this level anyway.

Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane, the main targets for United and their manager, certainly do with eye-catching records this campaign and throughout their careers. Both men will cost a pretty penny should United lure them to Old Trafford, but what would they need to provide in order to justify a £100million-plus outlay?