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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says centre-back Harry Maguire remains an \u201cimportant player\u201d despite taking the captaincy away from him.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag said he chose to give the armband to Bruno Fernandes because of his inspirational qualities.<\/p>\n
Most perceive the switch as signalling the end of Maguire\u2019s United career.<\/p>\n
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\u201cEveryone can understand it is disappointing for a player, but it can actually work out well for the team and for Harry,\u201d said Ten Hag.<\/p>\n
United\u2019s all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney has said recently that leaving the club would be the \u201cbest thing\u201d for England defender Maguire, 30.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag continued: \u201cHe stays an important player. He can fight himself into the team. He has potential and it\u2019s up to him to get his position.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow he can focus more on his role, but a centre-back has to communicate and organise. It\u2019s a big area where you have to perform as a centre-half.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Andre Onana will replace David de Gea as United\u2019s first-choice keeper<\/em><\/p>\n
The other major decision taken by Ten Hag since United\u2019s FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City on 3 June has been to spend \u00a347.2m to bring in Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan following the exit of long-serving David de Gea.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag described Spaniard De Gea as a \u201clegend\u201d but evidently he is looking forward to being reunited with Onana, 27, after the pair spent five years together at Ajax.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is a personality, yes, but he is absolutely a winner,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always worked well with him. We achieved so many trophies together and played great football.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am convinced of him but this is a better club, in a better competition, with more fans across the world. The demands are higher but he wants to have the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Although he has secured the goalkeeper he wanted, as well as the attacking midfielder he felt his squad needed in Mason Mount from Chelsea, Ten Hag is still searching for a new striker.<\/p>\n
He refused to discuss United\u2019s early summer move for Harry Kane, which was quickly abandoned when it became obvious Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was not interested in selling to a top-four rival.<\/p>\n
However, the Dutchman made no secret that the hunt is continuing, with Atalanta\u2019s 20-year-old Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund and Eintracht Frankfurt\u2019s 24-year-old French forward Randal Kolo Muani believed to be his main targets.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are doing everything in our power to get the right man in,\u201d said Ten Hag.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the transfer market, you never know, but we know our targets and we are putting every effort in to get this done because it\u2019s an area where we need improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n
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One notable absentee from United\u2019s touring party is Mason Greenwood, who, in top form, would solve Ten Hag\u2019s striking issues.<\/p>\n
However, the 21-year-old remains unavailable for selection as United continue their internal investigation into the events that surrounded him being charged with rape and a number of other serious offences in 2022.<\/p>\n
Those charges have now all been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service which, in theory, leaves Greenwood free to resume his career.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag confirmed he has given club officials his observations.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I have said my ideas and opinions but it\u2019s a club decision,\u201d he said. \u201cWe all have to accept that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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- Glazer family will meet Ten Hag<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There has been no clarity either over United\u2019s search for \u2018strategic alternatives\u2019 over ownership of the club the club, with Glazer family having launched the process for a potential transfer of power last November.<\/p>\n
Most felt the process would result in the Glazers selling the club, with Sheikh Jassim of Qatar and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe\u2019s Ineos group lodging numerous bids. It had been anticipated that, whatever the outcome, the process would have been concluded by now.<\/p>\n
Neither has happened. And, with the Glazers due to be present within the United camp at stages during the next 10 days, Ten Hag says it is a good opportunity to offer his opinions on the subject.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a good opportunity to share ideas and we can talk informally,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is obvious I can give advice and recommendations but the decision is on the club.\u201d<\/p>\n
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- Glazer family will meet Ten Hag<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Ten Hag offers Greenwood view<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- United\u2019s striker search continues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n