adminMANCHESTER. — Erik ten Hag could be forced into a squad reshuffle just one week into pre-season following the shock revelation that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, 37, made his request to club chiefs earlier this week, asking to be sold if a satisfactory offer is made.
This could put Ten Hag’s plans for next season into turmoil as Ronaldo was expected to lead the line following the departure of Edinson Cavani.
So here, SunSport take a look at how the Red Devils could line up if the Portuguese superstar does move on while also considering potential summer additions.
Ten Hag’s preferred formation at Ajax was a 4-2-3-1 and given the talent United currently have in their ranks it would be no surprise to see him integrate this from the off. We exclusively revealed this weekend that Serge Gnabry has emerged as a top target for United.
The German winger has refused to commit his future to Bayern Munich and recently turned down a contract offer worth £200 000-a-week.
He has just one year left on his current deal so the Bundesliga giants are said to be open to selling him for a bargain £35million fee.
However, it will not be a straightforward task with rivals Manchester City and Arsenal also interested.
Ten Hag is also looking to strengthen on the opposite side of the pitch and wants Brazilian winger Antony to fill the role. — The Sun.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter