Erik ten Hag's transfer plans shows he's ripped up Ed Woodward's blueprint

New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is playing a leading role in the club’s transfer policy this summer as he has a clear plan of which players he wishes to recruit,

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has already discussed a potential transfer on the phone, with the United boss outlining the role the player would enjoy under him at Old Trafford. Central midfield is an area United need to bolster their options ahead of several key departures this term. De Jong has been identified as the leading candidate for the club in the position and the Dutchman is at the top of the Red Devils' shortlist of summer transfer targets.

Ajax forward Antony is another leading target for Ten Hag who is keen to reunite with the 22-year-old - Ajax's star player last season. United are in pole position to land the Brazilian given his strong relationship with the Red Devils boss at the Amsterdam Arena while the player’s representatives have travelled to Europe in order to discuss a possible transfer this summer. Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola has now released a video, as cited by Sport Witness, outlining how Ten Hag is leading the charm offensive for the player.

Antony played 33 games last season for the Dutch giants, where he scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists before missing the final segment of the campaign through injury. He was an instrumental player for Ten Hag’s side and the boss believes he fits the profile of what is missing in the current squad of players that he is inheriting at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag is being afforded the opportunity by the club to select the players he wants to bring to United and that is clear by De Jong and Antony, who both starred in his previous sides in Amsterdam. Furthermore, the Dutchman is