Transfer Zone: Erik ten Hag provides Man United update, plus MMA star backs Liverpool’s new signing

Erik ten Hag manager of Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag revealed the obvious about the club’s current transfer business, plus UFC star gave his opinion on Liverpool’s new star forward.

It's fair to say that this has been a very frustrating transfer window for Manchester United so far.

While the club have sealed the signatures of Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen, their pursuits of Frenkie de Jong and Antony are yet to be completed despite weeks of negotiations.

Manager Erik ten Hag has had his say on the club's transfer activity and admitted that more signings are needed.

The Dutchman also gave his latest take on the Cristiano Ronaldo saga.

Erik ten Hag on Man Utd working on signings: “We need more options, we have to strengthen the squad even more, we're looking around but we also need the right players”. ?? #MUFC

“Concerns regarding Ronaldo not back? Of course, but concerning is maybe not the right word”. pic.twitter.com/d5j1I60VwN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2022

Imagine if the strategy below works out, it could change the way clubs handle transfers deals forever.

Forget adding a goal bonus to his contract, just get your masks out!

‘He doesn't arrive, he returns'

20,000 Nacional fans wore Luis Suárez masks during a game on Thursday with the striker reportedly close to a return to his first club ?? pic.twitter.com/IUZtBlkuRF
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 22, 2022

Declan Rice has been linked with a move away from West Ham seemingly forever.

Despite this, he doesn't appear to be heading anywhere as far as this season is concerned.

? "It is annoying. The stuff you read and see sometimes that you don't want to hear. Because it's not really true in a way. All that speculation and stuff is what comes with playing good."

Declan Rice on the speculation about his West Ham future pic.twitter.com/JTAUlXqOlG
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) July 22, 2022

MMA star Paddy the Baddy has backed Darwin Nunez to bag more goals than Erling Haaland this season.

Anyone agree? ? pic.twitter.com/d8nzTxM1te
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 22, 2022

Speaking of Liverpool, it appears that Sadio Mane announced his desire to leave Anfield last season.

Sadio Mané: "It was last year I took my decision to leave because I need a new challenge in my life. For me, it was the right time. I spoke with the coach (Klopp) one year ago and talked to him about my desire to leave." [@BBCSport] pic.twitter.com/ewbZTKyHU8
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 22, 2022