Man Utd transfers: Erik ten Hag says summer plans are ready and will embrace ideas from new directors

Erik ten Hag says Man Utd's summer transfer plans are ready, adding that recruitment since his arrival has been 'good', but he is open to ideas from any new directors.

The incomings and outgoings at Man Utd are always a topic of hot conversation during the transfer window. Despite the rumours, Ten Hag revealed he already has targets in place.

"We are working in the background on the plans with scouting and our staff. We are working on our plan, which is ready, it just needs [us] to execute," he said ahead of the Saturday Night Football trip to Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.

"I trust the new ownership that they will work as quick as possible and will bring new structures and they can execute."

When asked if the arrival of a new football director or technical director this summer would impact those plans, Ten Hag replied: "We have good plans with quality players so you see about recruitment.

"[Andre] Onana is doing very well, [Rasmus] Hojlund, everyone is seeing his big talent and potential. [Lisandro] Martinez, everyone is hugely happy with him. The recruitment is good, but if they have even better ideas, we are always open.

"You have to judge the options and if they have better options, we are open to fill this in. We have a way we want to play so we know the profiles exactly, so it has to match the profiles we want."

It comes after the departure of football director John Murtough this week, but Ten Hag says it will not interfere with his plans for the squad.

"I miss his support, but he moved on," the Man Utd boss said. "We worked well together so I will say thank you to John and I wish him all the best for the future.

"I've worked with the new ownership well and closely together. That will not change. It doesn't impact on the