Ten Hag handed Sir Ratcliffe warning as latest Man Utd transfer plan takes shape
Manchester United are monitoring Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders after Erik ten Hag faced fresh criticism for the volume of former Eredivisie players he has signed.
Ten Hag has already raided the Dutch top-flight for the signing of Antony and Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, while he also signed full-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord last summer. Former Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has subsequently signed from Inter, while Mason Mount even had a loan stint at Vitesse.
Reijnders starred for AZ Alkmaar across five seasons in the Netherlands before joining Milan this summer and being capped at international level. The midfielder has impressed in 10 appearances for the Rossoneri and is already being linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Italian outlet Calciomercato claims that United and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs who have been impressed by the 25-year-old, who could command a transfer fee in excess of £30million. He would be the latest former Dutch-based player to catch United’s eye.
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness says that Ten Hag doesn't deserve a "free pass" after signing so many players from the Eredivisie. The Scot told the United boss to expect scrutiny from Sir Jim Ratcliffe over his transfer dealings.
Souness has cautioned Ten Hag that once INEOS founder and chief executive Ratcliffe becomes a minority investor in the club - after his £1.4billion deal to purchase 25 per cent of United is complete - and takes control of sporting matters, his recruitment will come under the microscope.
"I read a couple of days ago that Erik ten Hag has welcomed the arrival of Ratcliffe because he is frustrated with recruitment," the former Liverpool captain and manager has claimed.
"I'm sorry, but the manager doesn't get a free
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