Manchester United: Erik Ten Hag Sets Eyes on Achraf Hakimi and Denzel Dumfries

Manchester United: Erik Ten Hag Sets Eyes on Achraf Hakimi and Denzel Dumfries

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries have emerged as possible targets for Manchester United
  • Erik ten Hag is keen on bolstering his right-back position and sees either of the two as an ideal candidate
  • United are, however, alive to the fact that Hakimi might be way too costly and Dumfries could be the realistic target

Manchester United are understood to have reignited their interest in signing Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. United were linked with the full-back in the early stages of the transfer window, but those rumours quietened down.

Another surprise name in the form of Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi has also popped up. United boss Erik ten Hag is quickly settling into his new role and is seeking to build a competitive side for the upcoming season.

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Achraf Hakimi and Denzel Dumfries are on the radar of Manchester United. Photos by Cristian Trujillo/Marco Luzzani.
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The Red Devils have already signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez. And as Football Transfers now reports, Ten Hag is set to instruct the club to look into the possibility of getting either of the aforementioned defenders.

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Inter Milan are understood to have no qualms with Dumfries leaving provided the right offer arrives. Hakimi, meanwhile, will be a tall order given that he was just signed last summer, and he is expected to be involved heavily in Christophe Galtier's plans.

The United Stand reports that the club understands that the Moroccan international could be too costly should PSG decide to sell.

Ten Hag at the moment has Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan Bissaka. Southampton's Kyle-Walker Peters has also been considered.

Luke Shaw warns rivals of Manchester United's resurgence ahead of next season

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw has given credit to manager Erik Ten Hag for the massive improvement witnessed in the short span he took over at the Old Trafford hot seat.

Ten Hag's charges have comfortably brushed aside opponents in the manager's opening two pre-season games against Liverpool and Melbourne Victory.

The impressive results chalked under Erik Ten Hag have brought positive vibes around the club ahead of the new season.

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