Man Utd news: Ten Hag agrees with Ronaldo critics and leaves door open for Maguire exit

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has given an insightful interview as he prepares his side for the FA Cup final against Manchester City, with summer transfers on the agenda.

Erik ten Hag reflects on Man Utd’s win over Fulham

Manchester United may be preparing for the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday, but there’s still plenty more going on at the club.

Erik ten Hag is aiming for a second piece of silverware to end his first campaign as manager – all he has to do is follow Brentford’s lead in the final game of the Premier League season.

The FA Cup final – and the long-running takeover saga – are the main things on the agenda right now, but the summer transfer window is also looming. The window opens on June 14, which means there are only two weeks left before rotation and trading can begin.

With that in mind, here are the latest United titles from Mirror Football.

Ten Hag backs up Ronaldo’s view

Erik ten Hag has admitted the culture at Manchester United hasn’t been good enough since Sir Alex Ferguson left 10 years ago.

It’s something Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned in his explosive interview with Piers Morgan – and it’s telling that Ten Hag agrees.

“We were aware of that,” Ten Hag told The Times, referring to the club’s struggles before his arrival. ” I am informed. After Sir Alex left, the culture changed over the years.

“One of Sir Alex’s greatest qualities was having high standards. I wanted to bring him back, for everyone in this organization to live the highest standards and the football players too.

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Rashford determined to stop City Marcus Rashford is ready to stop Man City (AP)

Marcus Rashford picked up two awards on Monday night and then immediately declared his intention to prevent Manchester City from winning the treble.

City are two games away from matching the achievements of the United side of 1998/99, with the FA Cup final and Champions League final on the horizon. But Rashford, who won Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season trophies, is there to stop them at Wembley.

“Make sure United remain the only club to have achieved the treble,” he said when asked about his priorities. “That’s the most important thing.”

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Maguire out door open Harry Maguire hasn’t played as much as he’d like this season (Getty Images)

Harry Maguire could be allowed to leave United this summer, with his lack of playing time this season an obvious problem.

Ten Hag is happy to bring in the £80m defender but won’t guarantee him any minutes, with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez favored.

“No one would be happy with this situation. [not playing]. He’s not doing as well. He always trains at the best levels, with 100% effort,” said Ten Hag.

“So he’s handling that situation well and he’s that way and in his role as captain he’s important for the team. Let’s just say I’m glad he’s there and when we needed him he did. his job, but it’s also a decision he has to make [over whether he leaves].”

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