Erik ten Hag claims Man Utd were forced to up their transfer activity
Daily MailErik Ten Hag has revealed that Manchester United's late surge in spending is a direct response to rising fees being paid across the Premier League. Casemiro quickly joined from Real Madrid and United are now ready to eclipse their summer spending record as Antony reunites with his old manager and becomes the club's second most expensive player of all time. Erik ten Hag says Manchester United were forced to enhance their budget this summer Manchester United's latest recruit will be the £84.4 million signing of Antony from Ajax Ten Hag insisted there was always significant money at his disposal but admitted that United's budget had grown in recent weeks. United's rivals have spent big this summer, including Chelsea's over £200million outlay His signing offers the United boss strength in depth in attack as they embark on a hectic schedule, while Ten Hag is adamant Cristiano Ronaldo is receptive to his style of play after having 'several' talks with the 37-year-old.