Ten Hag gets tough with Man Utd decree, as wantaway star warns over issue that plagued former bosses

The details of an email Erik ten Hag sent his Man Utd stars have come to light, while a wantaway star has warned his team-mates of what to expect from the Dutchman, per multiple reports.

Ten Hag is the man Man Utd’s hierarchy selected to lead their rebuild. The summer window presents the first opportunity for Ten Hag to flex his muscles as United boss. The Dutchman has his work cut out after several high profile departures for the likes of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard were already confirmed.

Moves for either Pau Torres or Jurrien Timber have been talked about at the back. Frenkie de Jong remains their top target in midfield, while Ten Hag has personally intervened in an attempt to hijack Liverpool’s move for Darwin Nunez.

Regardless, in his first season at least, Ten Hag will have to manage with a bulk of players left over from the previous eras.

United’s time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick especially was characterised by persistent leaks from within the dressing room. Reports of disharmony among the group also regularly made its way into the media.

However, the Sun claim to have been told of Ten Hag’s first attempt to clamp down on those prior issues.

Ten Hag reportedly laid down the law to his new squad in an email that outlined his expectations.

A source told the Sun: “The new gaffer sent the first-team players an email, telling them that football is a team game and no individual is more important than any other.

“His emphasis is all on the team — despite Manchester United possessing world class stars. He wants the players to train at a higher intensity so that each session is like a game.

“The players have been told that their fitness levels will be the best they have ever been and that if they stick