Manchester United
Wout Weghorst blames Erik ten Hag’s tactics for failed Man Utd transfer

After a successful World Cup, Dutch striker Wout Weghorst signed a loan with Manchester United, but he believes Erik ten Hag’s tactics prevented him from becoming a consistent goal scorer.
The day Wout Weghorst signed with Manchester United, he was overcome with emotion. However, the Dutchman now holds Erik ten Hag accountable for his underwhelming performance at Old Trafford.
Weghorst, 31, achieved his childhood dream when United paid £3 million to terminate his Burnley loan and send him to the Turkish club Besiktas in January of last year. When he learned of United’s decision, he became so upset that he started crying.
However, Weghorst is currently on loan at German team Hoffenheim following a five-month stint in Manchester that yielded just two goals despite an FA Cup appearance and an EFL Cup medal. The 6’6″ striker believes United manager Ten Hag’s tactics are to blame for his inability to score more frequently.
Weghorst declared: “We hardly lost during those incredibly successful months. In addition, I was a vital member of the team, serving as the attack’s attacking focal point and a diligent bridge between midfield and defense.
Only my objectives were falling short. That was the thing that bothered me and caused me to lose my starting point.
“With the best defenders in the world, the Premier League is by far the toughest league in the world.” But we were seldom the stronger side making the opportunities. In addition, our style of play differed from my previous experiences.
The teams in Germany and Turkey consistently performed well for me. At United, I was the last in line, and my main responsibility was to make sure others could succeed. I believe I did a great job handling it. In any case, I would have preferred to score far more frequently.

Wout Weghorst’s loan move to Man Utd wasn’t made permanent ( Image: Getty Images)
Weghorst paid a dual price for his United States membership. After being acquired by Burnley for £12 million from Wolfsburg in January 2021, he was loaned to Besiktas following the Clarets’ relegation.
The Dutchman declined a fortune offered by the Turkish club in order to fulfill his dream of donning the fabled red shirt, though, after helping Holland advance to the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar. Weghorst disclosed: “I was having a great time at Besiktas, and everything was going really well there.
“My agent Simon Cziommer gave me a call one evening. I was in bed already, lulling my little Daantje to sleep. However, when I picked up the phone, Simon informed me that two clubs were considering you.
He began by telling me a story about Brentford before yelling, “Wout, United want you!” I threw down the phone and started crying.

Weghorst is now at Hoffenheim ( Image: Max Ellerbrake/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
“I had a great relationship with Besiktas’ sporting director, and I told him about my childhood dream of playing for Manchester United. He claimed to understand, but Besiktas persisted in making increasingly generous financial proposals. I won’t share specific figures, but trust me when I say that in order to enable the transfer, I had to lose a great deal.
While the deal was closing, Weghorst’s emotions overcame him once more as he watched United defeat rivals City 2-1 in the Manchester derby. “It hit me hard when I sat down in my seat, looked around, and took in the fans’ chanting,” he continued. “I entered that magical stadium for the first time in my life.
That’s when I realized that this is my club now. I then witnessed one of the world’s best football matches. Naturally, as a young boy, I had dreamed about this. However, witnessing it in action gave me the chills.

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United have found things tougher this season ( Image: PA)
Weghorst made 31 appearances for United, frequently in a supporting role in midfield, but his memories of the team are clouded by regret. “There was zero adjustment time,” he acknowledged. The physical strain was unlike anything I had ever felt, and the pressure was strange.
The last several months were the only times I felt truly at ease in it. Then I overcame my shyness and dare to be myself. Maybe I had been too modest in the time leading up to that.
“However, I will always remember my goal against Real Betis at Old Trafford. Because they could see that I was putting everything into it, the fans were incredibly devoted to me. I’m pretty happy with how far I’ve come.
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Breaking News: Marcus Rashford responds immediately after Ruben Amorim lets rip at Man Utd outcast

Marcus Rashford was once more excluded from Manchester United’s matchday roster on Sunday.
Marcus Rashford shared a five-word Instagram story immediately after enduring another public rebuke from Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
Rashford, who has not participated for his childhood club since December 12, was absent from the 1-0 victory against Fulham on Sunday evening. Amorim stated post-match that he would prefer to include 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital on the replacements’ bench rather than a player who does not exert maximum effort in training.
“In training and in life, it is the daily routine and every detail,” elucidated the Portuguese. “If circumstances remain unchanged, I will not alter.” I would reserve Vital on the bench prior to a player who does not exert maximal effort.
Amorim had first been reticent regarding his rationale for sidelining Rashford during the initial weeks of his employment. However, the management is progressively more candid on the problem, and the remarks made on Sunday night were the most incriminating to date.
Numerous individuals anticipated Rashford’s response with great eagerness. Shortly after the game, he chose to prioritise conveying a positive message to his teammates rather than exacerbating his difficult relationship with Amorim. “Congratulations on the victory, gentlemen,” he wrote.
United registered only one effort on target at Craven Cottage yet secured maximum points following Lisandro Martinez’s 78th-minute long-range strike, which deflected off Sasa Lukic.
That constitutes four victories in five matches across all competitions, although Amorim’s team has been less than convincing. Numerous observers remain vigilant regarding United’s transfer activities this month, as the club aims to acquire a left wing-back and secure new placements for individuals considered excess to needs.
Rashford is on the departure list, yet his options are diminishing as the deadline approaches. His representatives engaged in discussions with AC Milan; however, their pursuit of Kyle Walker has effectively disqualified them from consideration due to regulations concerning non-EU players.
Borussia Dortmund has been significantly associated with a loan agreement; however, Rashford’s exorbitant salary has hindered any recent advancements, and the Bundesliga club now appears poised to proceed without him.
Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are reportedly prepared to offer substantial sums for Rashford; however, the 27-year-old prefers to rejuvenate his career nearer to home. Barcelona remains a contender, and it is understood that Rashford would accept a salary reduction to join the La Liga powerhouse. The Manchester-born forward has netted 138 goals in 426 appearances over ten seasons at Old Trafford.
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“We have accepted the offer since he doesn’t want to stay anymore…But this is not how football should be run, Man United is a threat to our beautiful game and FIFA have to intervene now”: Club manager confirms Man United bid for their ‘best player’ has been accepted and the player has already agreed to join the Reds

We’ve accepted the offer because he’s no longer interested in staying.However, Man United poses a threat to our beautiful game, and FIFA must step in right away. This is not how football should be handled. Man United’s offer for their “best player” has been accepted, the club boss says, and the player has already committed to joining the Reds.
Manchester United’s defence was powerful, but they also lacked a good defensive midfielder, which is why they gave up 58 goals in the Premier League the previous season.
The Red Devils are looking to replace the Brazilian since Casemiro is long past his peak and had his worst season to date last season.
If media claims are to be believed, Man Utd is getting close to signing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi as a player.
TDF claims that at first glance, Arsenal appeared to be in the greatest position to entice the Spanish international away from the La Liga team.
But with Man Utd now leading and the Old Trafford team putting in a strong push, Sociedad is finding it challenging to hang on to Zubimendi.
According to the media source, the 20-time English champions are prepared to trigger the 60 million euro release clause in order to entice the 25-year-old regista.
A five-year contract has also been offered by Manchester United, meaning Zubimendi is now “one step away” from joining the Red Devils this summer.
It is said that the events over the following few days will be significant in this transfer drama. In addition to Zubimendi, Manuel Ugarte, a playmaker from Uruguay, has also been connected to Manchester United.
However, Sofyan Amrabat, who played on loan the previous season, could also be brought back.
Who should United buy in the current transfer window to bolster the starting holding midfield position at Old Trafford, in your opinion?
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(4-4-2) formation changed due to the arrival of new signing”, Potential Arsenal XI to face Aston Villa – As Mikel Arteta seeks revenge tomorrow

This weekend, Arsenal will play an early test of their Premier League title prospects when they travel to Aston Villa.
In the opening match of the new season, the Gunners defeated Wolves 2-0, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka for the home team.
Jurrien Timber is back in action for Arsenal ahead of their trip to Villa Park on opening weekend, so they have a comparatively clean sheet of health.
The Dutch defender was substituted in the second half of Arsenal’s match against Wolves, after missing the team’s final two preseason games.
Takehiro Tomiyasu’s knee injury kept him out of Arsenal’s preseason tour of the United States, and it will take him several weeks to return. Additionally sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during Euro 2024 is Kieran Tierney.
Despite struggling with a hip issue, Fabio Vieira could be able to play this weekend.
Leandro Trossard could replace Gabriel Martinelli on the left, but Mikel Arteta may stick with the same starting lineup against Unai Emery’s team.
Summertime acquisition After staying on the bench last Saturday, Riccardo Calafiori is healthy and available to play if the Gunners manager decides to make changes.
Along with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, David Raya, and Gabriel Magalhães, he regularly plays center-half with William Saliba. This week, Arsenal’s five stars were chosen in the PFA Team of the Season.
predicted the lineup for Arsenal vs. Villa
Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli, Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, and Partey
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