Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag 'has £70m to spend in January window'

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to back Erik ten Hag in the transfer market during the January window.

Since moving to Old Trafford earlier this year, Ten Hag has already been able to make six signings for his first-team squad.

The standout of those additions was Ajax winger Antony, who cost £84m, while Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro also cost in excess of a combined fee of £100m.

Those transfers have led to United enjoyed a strong start to the new Premier League campaign, recording four successive wins after initially losing to Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford.

However, according to The Sun, more money is expected to be given to the former Ajax boss given the level of United's improvement in recent weeks.

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As it stands, there is no particular area where Ten Hag will feel that he is short, but speculation persists regarding the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.

With the Portuguese superstar currently spending Premier League fixtures out of the starting lineup, there could be more developments over the coming months.

The report suggests that the departure of the 37-year-old would lead to Ten Hag receiving an extra £30m to make significant changes to his squad.

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen may come back on United's radar if they are able to negotiate Ronaldo's exit with any interested clubs.

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Ten Hag's transfer warchest could also theoretically be boosted by allowing a number of fringe members to move elsewhere.

Despite being no more than fifth and sixth choice in the defensive pecking order, neither Axel Tuanzebe or Phil Jones are in Ten Hag's plans.

The same can be said for Brandon Williams, while a loan move is expected to be found for Facundo Pellistri.

When including seniors, prospects and free agents, United facilitated exits for as many as 27 players during the last transfer window.