Ten Hag makes double Man Utd transfer demand as 'concrete approach' ready

Tom Weber

Updated: 12 Jun 2024 16:33 BST
4 min read

Erik ten Hag wants to sign French pair Leny Yoro and Jean-Clair Todibo, according to a report.

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Manchester United finally have coaching clarity. After a drawn-out, two-week end-of-season review, it was decided to keep Ten Hag on board following the FA Cup triumph over Man City.

This came as a surprise to many. Ten Hag had just led the Red Devils to eighth in the Premier League, their worst league finish in decades, and many a report had claimed that the Dutchman would be sacked regardless of the outcome of the final.

However, the club hierarchy recognised that some of Man Utd's problems were out of Ten Hag's control, such as the extraordinary amount of injuries, and a lack of credible replacements meant that it made more sense to keep him on board.

Now, Man Utd's summer planning can really kick into gear and it is claimed that Ten Hag already knows two perfect reinforcements.

Ten Hag wants French duo

At least that is according to TEAMtalk, which asserts that the Dutchman is 'urging' Man Utd to move for Leny Yoro and Jean-Clair Todibo. The two Ligue 1 stars are both expected to be on the move this summer.

Yoro is regarded as one of the biggest wonderkids in European football, having established himself as a starter for Lille at just 17, while Todibo has been solid for Nice since joining the club.

Real Madrid are also keen on Yoro, as are a host of other big-name sides, but the report asserts that Man Utd will definitely make a 'concrete approach' to beat Los Blancos to his signature.

As for Todibo, it is thought that he could be part of a Man Utd raid of affiliate club Nice before INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe plan to sever their ties with the club to allow them to fully focus on the Red Devils.