Manchester United

In the second part of his press conference, Ten Hag addresses Marcus Rashford, Dean Henderson, transfer plans and more.

“I see that it is a good sign and we are still fifth and we are aware that we have to score more goals. And the right one has to bring the quality to the team and not just and add to the squad. I have already said before that when you are satisfied, it brings you to laziness. I don’t want that and for me, good is not good enough, we have to do better and that counts also for the manager.” He scored three goals at the World Cup and you also have the potential to score those numbers of goals in the Premier League.” So, during that season and when the season comes to an end, we will make that decision. I leave that to others.” Because when I analyse the first 14 games and Europe, so 20 games, we have a lot of problems in the front line. So, getting more control of the game, getting more dominant in the game and getting to a higher level in general.” I think when we get players available and better fit in the frontline, then already we will score more goals.” Or players were not 100 percent fit and we had to play them and that was a problem during the first 20 games this season. Or is it something that if you don’t solve could kill your hopes of top four and winning a trophy?

PSV have reached an agreement with Liverpool over the transfer of Cody Gakpo despite interest from Old Trafford.

He remained on the radar at Old Trafford going into the January window, but PSV confirmed tonight that they have reached agreement with [Liverpool](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) over the transfer. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) wanted to sign Gakpo in the summer, but instead opted to recruit Antony from Ajax at that stage. However, others argue that Gakpo is not the striker they need to replace Cristiano Ronaldo next month. The interest of the likes of United is also said to have accelerated the move. Addressing Gakpo's future, PSV manager and United favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy said: "If I had the choice, I prefer the summer, but it can also be now. [World Cup](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/world-cup) with three goals in five appearances there.

We are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one, Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag confirms new striker ...

I give my best every day, I give the best I have. "I don't want to pin myself on a number," Ten Hag added. I leave that to others. "That was a problem during the first 20 games this season. You worry when you don't create chances, but it is clear we have to score more. "Impulse can come out of our own club, see Garnacho, see Elanga, see Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training.

Netherlands v Argentina: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 · FBL-ENG-LCUP-MANUTD-BURNLEY · Charlton Athletic v Brighton & Hove Albion - Carabao Cup Fourth ...

Manchester United are a work-in-progress under the Dutch coach and the signing of de Jong from Barcelona, in January or next summer, would move them significantly closer to being the finished article. Manchester United lack a ball carrier in the centre of the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has opened up a spot in Manchester United’s attack and Gakpo has the technical and physical attributes to do this.

WHAT HAPPENED? The former Bafana Bafana forward and Mthembu worked together both at Premier Soccer League sides Cape Town City and AmaZulu.

"If I have to score, I score, if I don’t, I must assist. He interacts with the youngsters, he looks at all those dynamics." His Manchester United appointment to work with first-team forwards cast more spotlight on him.

The 23-year-old is set to travel to England for a medical after PSV confirmed a 'record' fee had been agreed with Liverpool.

PSV general manager Marcel Brands confirmed Gakpo’s anticipated transfer would be a “record” for the Eredivisie club. The fee, which PSV confirmed would be a record for the Dutch club, is reportedly between €40m to €50m. have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo.

Gakpo has been exceptional for PSV this season and there is no doubt that he would improve United's forward output. The versatile forward is waiting for United ...

Ten Hag and the fans are desperate for United to sign a new attacker in this upcoming window. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano) has provided an in depth update about the situation since United and PSV opened talks just days ago. [Erik Ten Hag](https://www.transfermarkt.com/erik-ten-hag/profil/trainer/3816) wants attacking reinforcements and is preparing to push for the young PSV forward. Gakpo has been exceptional for PSV this season and there is no doubt that he would improve United’s forward output. [Manchester United Could Sign World Cup Winning Goalkeeper](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-could-sign-world-cup-winning-goalkeeper) [Manchester United Will Move To Sign Jude Bellingham In The Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-will-move-to-sign-jude-bellingham-in-the-summer) [Manchester United To Pursue Signing Of Frenkie De Jong Again Next Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-to-pursue-signing-of-frenkie-de-jong-again-next-summer) [Manchester United Preparing To Offload David De Gea In The Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/manchester-united-preparing-to-offload-david-de-gea-in-the-summer) [Manchester United Planning To Bid For Cody Gakpo Imminently](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-planning-to-bid-for-cody-gakpo-imminently) [Manchester United To Make Serious Attempt To Sign Dusan Vlahovic In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/manchester-united-to-make-serious-attempt-to-sign-dusan-vlahovic-in-january) “Cody Gakpo hasn’t changed his mind on United.

This looks to have cost them a deal for Liverpool bound Cody Gakpo who is moving to Anfield from PSV Eindhoven in a £44million deal as United were left ...

In a statement on Twitter, PSV wrote: 'PSV and @LFC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo. We do everything in our power. In regards to the sale of the club, We are doing research on every opportunity and we do everything we can if that opportunity is there to contract them.' [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) have been reduced to shopping in the loan market this January as the Glazers look to sell the club. - The Glazers are hoping to conclude a sale in the first financial quarter of 2023

The United manager is keen to strengthen an attack that has scored by far the fewest goals in the Premier League's top seven.

He got three goals at the World Cup so we know the potential to score those numbers in the Premier League.” “I think he is playing really well at Nottingham Forest.” Rashford has nine goals for United this season, only four of which have come in the Premier League, but Ten Hag believes the 25-year-old is capable of hitting double figures in the competition. “We created so many opportunities [against Burnley in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win last week] and have to be more decisive. we are not [having] a problem in the front line,” he said. The criteria is high here at Manchester United,” Ten Hag said ahead of the visit of Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

The Dutch boss believes Marcus Rashford has the ability to get 20 Premier League goals in a season.

Liverpool have agreed to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV after holding "advanced talks" over his signature.

Van Persie knows what it takes to prosper in the Premier League and clearly feels as though his countryman has all the necessary credentials to succeed on these shores, too. However, at that stage, there was only scope in the budget and squad to bring in one attack-minded player and that was, of course, Antony from Ajax - a man who had developed right in front of his very eyes in Amsterdam. United seemingly faced competition from Real Madrid - which might have been difficult to withstand - so there will be a bitter taste in the mouth that he will actually touch down at Anfield instead. Gakpo was a shining light as the Netherlands reached the last-8 before losing to eventual winners Argentina, but it told us nothing that his pre-tournament club form had not done so already. However, that was also the case for Liverpool and table-topping Arsenal, who remain in the market to find a temporary replacement for injured Gabriel Jesus. But with all eyes on Old Trafford and a would-be move from PSV next month, the 23-year-old [World Cup](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/world-cup) hero is instead heading to Anfield.

Signing a striker is a priority for Manchester United but manager Erik ten Hag insists the club must bring in “the right one”.

"That was a problem during the first 20 games this season. You worry when you don't create chances, but it is clear we have to score more. "I don't want to pin myself on a number," Ten Hag added. And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United." "Impulse can come out of our own club, see Garnacho, see Elanga, see Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training. "Two things," Ten Hag said.

GOAL takes a look at the players Manchester United could sign in the January transfer window, including Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Atletico Madrid ...

[Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial exit](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ten-hag-man-utd-replace-cristiano-ronaldo-january/bltc22911b73c61c9fa) has opened up a spot in attack, while Aaron Wan Bissaka's decline means United may have to look at extra options in defence, but who are the players most likely to join Ten Hag's revolution? He still has work to do to finalise a squad in his image, though, and United could dip back into the winter market to boost their chances of finishing the 2022-23 season with the holy duo of silverware and Champions League qualification. Manchester United spent over £220 million ($266m) in the summer transfer window, a new club record, to bring in Brazilian duo Antony and Casemiro, Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez, and Dutch full-back Tyrell Malacia.

A statement from the Dutch Eredivisie side read: “PSV and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo. “The 23-year-old ...

“The PSV management completed the negotiations on Boxing Day and gave Gakpo permission to travel to England.” Liverpool have beaten Manchester United and Chelsea to the signature of Netherlands international Cody Gakpo. A statement from the Dutch Eredivisie side read: “PSV and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement on the proposed transfer of Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool beating United to the same targets when the Red Devils are the first to the negotiating table is becoming a trend.

Already established amongst the elite, there is less playing staff investment for a new backer to have to sink in. Liverpool lost the title by a single point on two occasions and was defeated in a pair of Champions League Finals. As both clubs’ owners have admitted to being open to the idea of a sale they potentially competing for interested buyers. They are certainly no longer the most attractive club in England to play for. "Hopefully Cody can go to the moon and back," said the towering center-half as Gakpo continued his scoring streak in the Middle East. There is still so much potential and I hope he can carry on showing it for us. “For the future, for investing in a new stadium and a latest-and-greatest training ground we’ve got to do something,” Today it might be missing out on Nunez and Gakpo, if it’s not careful the risk for United is tomorrow it won’t even be in the conversation. In the same period, United has only had one season where it has been a rival to winners Manchester City and even then it was at a lengthy distance. When it comes to infrastructure, the team has a brand new training ground and made substantial upgrades to its stadium. But Liverpool beating United to the same targets when the Red Devils are the first to the negotiating table is becoming a trend. "What we see in training is what you see on the pitch.

Erik Ten Hag's Red Devils have recorded victories on either side of the World Cup break, and the Dutch manager would hope to see the same against Forest. The ...

Manchester United travels to the Molineux Stadium on the 31st of December to face Wolves. Nottingham Forest’s return to England’s top flight hasn’t gone up to plan. The Reds currently sit in the 19th position with 13 points from 15 matches.

Goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred gave Manchester United all three points against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Marcus Rashford finds Bruno Fernandes who lays it off to Antony who hits it straight at Hennessey. 22' GOAL - MANCHESTER UNITED Anthony Martial makes it 2-0! On another day United could have had six or seven goals but ultimately ended the match with a 3-0 win and three points. Christian Eriksen fired a corner across the turf to the middle of the area where Marcus Rashford was on hand to smash it home first time. Christian Eriksen hooks a corner across the floor into the path of Marcus Rashford who thumps it home first time. It was important for Ten Hag that his side picked up where they left off before the FIFA World Cup and maintained their momentum.

Manchester United hit the ground running again in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring, ...

The Brazilian was in a makeshift centre-back role against Burnley in our first game back after the World Cup, but he returned to his spot in the middle of the park against Forest. It also created a bit of history, marking the first time in Premier League history that two Brazilians have combined for a goal for Manchester United. He was instrumental in our second goal with an excellent sliding tackle to win the ball back, kickstarting the move that would end in Martial doubling our lead in the 22nd minute. Christian Eriksen’s perfectly timed ball into the box was met by the oncoming Rashford, who escaped the huddle of players without detection and stroked the ball into the back of the net. Rashford, likewise, has trumped his league tally from last season, and his goal involvements against Forest brings his current campaign to five goals and three assists. He was called upon after illness affected both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, with the England international making the bench.

GOAL takes a look at the players Manchester United could sign in the January transfer window, including Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Atletico Madrid ...

[Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial exit](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ten-hag-man-utd-replace-cristiano-ronaldo-january/bltc22911b73c61c9fa) has opened up a spot in attack, while Aaron Wan Bissaka's decline means United may have to look at extra options in defence, but who are the players most likely to join Ten Hag's revolution? He still has work to do to finalise a squad in his image, though, and United could dip back into the winter market to boost their chances of finishing the 2022-23 season with the holy duo of silverware and Champions League qualification. Manchester United spent over £220 million ($266m) in the summer transfer window, a new club record, to bring in Brazilian duo Antony and Casemiro, Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez, and Dutch full-back Tyrell Malacia.

England striker Marcus Rashford continued his fine goalscoring form as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

He has dealt with it well." "It was a World Cup and they come around every four years. The 23-year-old had surgery after suffering a knee injury against AC Milan in the Champions League on Oct. Brazilian forward Antony wasted a glorious chance to get on the scoresheet early in the second half, but saw his close-range attempt saved. "I have to say he is in a good mood, he is in a good place. On the eve of the match, Potter had said James was in a "good place" after the "challenging period" of missing out on the World Cup.

Manchester United are more likely to sign a striker on loan rather than a permanent deal in the January window, with the focus on the summer market, ...

João Félix is one name that would have interested United as the Portuguese forward appears unhappy at Atlético Madrid, but even his loan fee is likely to be too expensive in this window. While the fee for Gakpo, which could rise to £50m, might have been countenanced by United, the club did not make a firm offer for the 23-year-old, allowing Liverpool to move in quickly for his signature. Ronaldo’s departure means United have saved around £10m in the wages that would have been paid to the Portuguese for the budget to recruit a forward for Ten Hag.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says any swoop for a striker in January will have to be in line with "financial criteria" set by the club.

For the progress of the team, we need to be more clinical." It would be good because of all the games coming, we are playing every third day and it is tough," Ten Hag said following a And while the Dutchman is not making a secret of United's desire to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, he admits it will not be easy.

Marcus Rashford and Manchester United shined in their return to action after the World Cup. Reason for some hope at Old Trafford in the next year?

[Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) on New Year's Day but then play bottom side [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) three days later in what will be a crucial fixture at the foot of the table. The Dutch manager has challenged Rashford to reach 20 league goals this season, and he got his fifth against Forest from a clever corner rolled into the penalty area by [Christian Eriksen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen). United are still looking for a striker to replace Ronaldo, but most of the responsibility in front of goal between now and May will fall on Rashford and Martial, who also found the net against Forest thanks to a Rashford assist. - With the 64th career Premier League goal, Rashford ties Eric Cantona for eighth most in Manchester United's history. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) cruised to a comfortable [3-0 win](/soccer/match/_/gameId/637982) over [Nottingham Forest](/soccer/team?id=393) on Tuesday in their first Premier League fixture following the World Cup break. Marcus Rashford on his goal, to Amazon Prime: "We didn't practice it too much, but it was one from the training ground. Premier League survival won't be decided by away games at the top six, but Forest will want to ensure defeat at Old Trafford doesn't kick-start a losing run. [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Erik ten Hag wrote in his programme notes that "fifth is the right position for us" after United's start to the season, but there has been enough encouragement that they could be much higher by May. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) There is hope that, under the new manager, the new year will be a successful one. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst)

The club missed out on reported target Cody Gakpo to Premier League rivals Liverpool and it is looking very likely that United will have to dip into the ...

Similarly to Martial, Stuart Pearce said time is running out for the England international. I am convinced in the players we have, individual and as a team, that we can compete with those other teams.' The pundit said: 'We need goals from Martial. [lost Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/sportsnews/article-11458185/Manchester-United-announce-Cristiano-Ronaldo-LEAVE-club-mutual-consent.html) after his contract was terminated last month, and currently only have the injury-prone Anthony Martial as a recognised No 9. 'We have to score more goals. 'Many games at home, you can then save more energy, so that's better for everyone.

England striker Marcus Rashford continued his fine goalscoring form as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier ...

Brazilian forward Antony wasted a glorious chance to get on the scoresheet early in the second half, but saw his close-range attempt saved. I need to try and keep scoring and affecting the games." "Just before halftime we had two really good chances to finish the game.

Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

The goalkeeper, playing his first game since being sent off for Wales at the World Cup, was being kept busy and went some way to atoning for that first-half error making a string of stops to keep it at two. However, Madley first checked for a handball on Yates as his arm was outstretched and then when it became apparent that the ball deflected off Willy Boly on the way in, he ruled the defender was in an offside position and Forest were denied a first away goal since August. And with the possibility of additions next month, Erik ten Hag's side will be making a real push to break into those Champions League places and stay in them through the second half of the season.

Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Manchester United will try to sign a new striker during the January transfer window.

"We are looking for offensive players. We are looking for a striker. We have to finish this game at an earlier moment." "Many games at home, you can then save more energy, so that's better for everyone. "We have to score more goals. He responded: "We are always in the market but it has to match the sporting criteria but also the financial criteria and we will do what we can to bring that player in that we need."

Erik ten Hag expressed faith in the strikers he has at his disposal after watching Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial score in a comfortable victory over ...

"I am convinced of the squad we have, the players in our team, they have the capabilities, individual and as a team to compete with all of those teams." "We did find some good positions in the first half, but we didn't make the most of them. That's something we are going to have to do better going forward." We had enough corners and set-pieces to have more of an opportunity to create and score goals. "You always question yourself after a break what will be the restart," Ten Hag said. "We have (Alejandro) Garnacho, we have (Anthony) Elanga, we have numbers as well, but those four didn't play two games together.

Liverpool have exacted revenge for a rare transfer defeat in 2021 by winning the race for Cody Gakpo and prolonging a transfer trend that dates back four ...

Gakpo, at an initial £37m ($45m/€42m), is significantly cheaper, but also walks into a tricky situation at the other end of the East Lancashire road. But United still had a right to expect an awful lot more from a player who ranks as the fourth-most expensive signing in their history. [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-gakpo-dijk-united-25841555) also turned down the west London outfit, as well as Manchester City, above all because of the opportunity to work with a 'special' manager in Klopp (via [AS](https://en.as.com/en/2020/07/05/soccer/1593941061_553976.html)). United's Sancho move, on the other hand, has been a spectacular failure. Liverpool may have been confident of landing the Englishman up until those wage expectations emerged. In 2021, for instance, United beat Liverpool in the race to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Klopp and his assistant Pep Lijnders were 'major admirers' of Sancho, and FSG were 'more than happy' to meet Dortmund's £73m demands (via Now, though, they have exacted fresh revenge on Erik ten Hag's side by striking a deal for PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo. [Luis Díaz](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/cody-gakpo-luis-diaz-liverpool-25839710) from FC Porto, but the Colombian 'had the dream of reaching of Liverpool', according to his father, and agreed to join when the Reds swooped in (via the [ECHO](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/luis-diaz-liverpool-tottenham-hotspur-23034401)). [Thiago](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-tranfer-bellingham-thiago-fsg-25819549) and [Fabinho](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/fabinho-liverpool-transfer-rebeca-tavares-25735180) both favoured the switch to Anfield over Old Trafford (via [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-thiago-transfer-news-announcement-interview-latest-b484609.html)/ [The Statesman](https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fabinho-why-i-chose-to-join-liverpool-over-manchester-united-1502641960.html)) while [Darwin Núñez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/cody-gakpo-transfer-liverpool-nunez-25841111) chose to forego the higher wage offered by the Red Devils to play Champions League football at Anfield (via [David Lynch/The National News](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/06/21/striking-differences-in-liverpool-and-man-citys-big-money-deals-for-nunez-and-haaland/)). [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Alisson](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-awards-salah-diaz-alisson-25735024) snubbed Chelsea to join the Reds in 2018 because he 'admired Liverpool's history' and believed he could realise his dream of winning the Champions League at Anfield (via [FourFourTwo](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/alisson-reveals-why-he-chose-liverpool-over-chelsea)).

Erik Ten Hag has told Manchester United that he is disappointed that the club couldn't sign Cody Gakpo.

Gakpo had been a target of Ten Hag’s for some time and he’s missed out on signing the player twice due to a financial reason. Erik Ten Hag was known to have been a fan of the player. A short term option is not the way forward.