Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes Lead Calls for Man United’s Board to Back Erik ten Hag With New Players

• A section of Manchester United players have reportedly approached the club's board and asked them to provide new players to the manager Erik ten Hag
• United are currently struggling to keep up in the Premier League with glaring holes seen in Ten Hag's team that need reinforcement
• Many fans particularly feel that a defensive midfielder is urgently required at the club, with Fred and Scott McTomminay often overwhelmed with filling in

A group of senior Manchester United players have reportedly approached the club's board and asked them to back the manager in the transfer market.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes are reportedly among the list of players who want to see new arrivals at the club.

Man United in talks to sign two strikers after Brighton defeat

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Manchester United are currently enduring their worst-ever start to a Premier League season in over 100 years after losing their first two games.

Head coach Erik ten Hag took the reigns over interim coach Ralf Rangnick with expectations rife that he will oversee a mini-squad overhaul. However, the club is yet to fully address its needs despite three players arriving.

Many will argue that Lisandro Martinez's buy was unnecessary, considering that the club already had at least four centre-backs. Same to Cristian Eriksen's arrival, who more or less plays a similar role to Fernandes'. The other arrival has seen fullback Tyrell Malacia compete for space with Luke Shaw.

The arrivals this summer will definitely add to the squad depth, but the starting XI appears weak. The Daily Express reports that Ronaldo, Fernandes, Rashford, Maguire and Shaw have asked the club to step up their efforts before the closure of the transfer window.

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The Red Devils have been linked with Frenkie de Jong for aeons now, with a deal of any kind yet to be agreed on. The club is now said to be looking at Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

Manchester United are interested in Jamie Vardy to solve striking problems

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United are reportedly interested in the signing of Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.

The Red Devils are desperate to bring in a prolific striker this summer and have already been linked to various players.

Erik ten Hag, who took charge of United to succeed Ralf Rangnick, has had a frustrating start to the new season, losing his first two Premier League games in charge.