Report names four stars at top of Ten Hag wishlist – but shocking budget cut undermines Man Utd plans

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly has four ambitious transfer targets this summer – but a hefty cut to their budget may seriously undermine his plans.

The Red Devils are preparing for one of the most crucial summers in their history. With Ten Hag’s appointment due to be officially confirmed next week, plans are already well underway behind the scenes. The Dutchman’s first mission will be to be finalise his backroom team. But after that, all the focus will turn to which players United decide to buy and sell.

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To that end, a report recently suggested there were up to 11 players who will be shown the door this summer.

And it seems that the departures of several of those stars will be key to Ten Hag’s plans. Indeed, the Daily Mail are reporting the Dutchman could see his budget cut to just £20m this summer in the event of failing to qualify for the Champions League.

As things stand, Manchester United currently sit a disappointing seventh in the Premier League table. That position may only be enough to secure a place in the UEFA Conference League.

United currently sit six points adrift of Tottenham in fourth, with Arsenal three points back. West Ham sit just above United on goal difference.

And failing to reach the Champions League will severly impact on