Osimhen, Tapsoba Among 6 African Stars Offered to Ten Hag as Man United Boss Search for Players

Osimhen, Tapsoba Among 6 African Stars Offered to Ten Hag as Man United Boss Search for Players

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Manchester United have already started its rebuilding process after the Old Trafford club announced the signing of Eric Ten Hag as their new manager
  • Six top African players have been offered to the Dutch manager who is looking to overhaul the current Manchester United team
  • Ten Hag has been charged with the task of building a title-winning squad during his stay in the Premier League

Manchester United are starting a new phase after they announced Dutch manager, Eric Ten Hag as their new coach for next season.

The former Ajax boss has a long list of transfer targets that have been outlined to help the Red Devils return to their glory days.

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Eric Ten Hag has signed a 3-year deal at Manchester United. Photo by BSR Agency
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According to a report via Goal, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, and Burkina Faso defender, Edmond Tapsoba are amongst the six African stars suggested to the Dutch manager to start the revival at Old Trafford.

Others include Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui, Mali’s Yves Bissouma, and Amadou Haidara and not forgetting Rangers loanee Amad Diallo from Ivory Coast.

Eric Ten Hag has a massive rebuilding job on his hands given how far the Red Devils have fallen behind their rivals.

Gary Neville insists Ten Hag will need years to rebuild Man United

Meanwhile, Manchester United legend, Gary Neville is not expecting Eric Ten Hag to become an instant success at Old Trafford.

According to Sky Sports, Neville insists it will take years for the Dutch manager to completely transform the present Manchester United team and turn them into title challengers.

Erik ten Hag has agreed to a three-year contract with Manchester United, with the option of a fourth year in the summer when he replaces Ralf Rangnick.

Manchester United identify 6 stars in midfield shortlist

Earlier, Sports Brief reported English Premier League club Manchester United have identified four Premier League midfielders as well as two others as they prepare to revamp the squad ahead of next season.

The Old Trafford outfit have officially confirmed Erik Ten Hag as their new coach and a six-man shortlist has been drawn as they search for midfielders.

Yves Bissouma, Kalvin Phillips, John McGinn and Ruben Neves are among the midfielders the club have scouted.

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