Erik Ten The Hague wants to bring Hakim Ziyech to Old Trafford. The Manchester United coach has targeted the Chelsea ace as one of the main targets in the last weeks of the summer transfer window. However, the Dutchman is facing resistance from the leaders of United, who do not agree with the transfer of Ziyech to the "Red Devils".
The United technician has identified the 29-year-old as another alternative for the left wing of the attack. The English were interested in Ajax talent Antony, but talks between the Dutch and United management stalled due to Ajax's financial claims. The latter demand around 80 million euros for the Ajax card.
Ziyech meanwhile has an active contract with Chelsea until 2025. The player was activated in the first match of this season, which Chelsea managed to win against Everton. Despite the fact that United's board has consistently supported Ten Hag in his wishes, it seems that Ziyech's case is an exception, as the reasons are still unclear.
The market situation looks increasingly desperate at United, as the club failed to approach Timo Werner after 11 hours of talks with Chelsea representatives. The German striker decided to return to his old club, RB Leipzig.
Another failure of United in this summer market is related to Benjamin Sesko. The Red Bull Salzburg striker decided to join Leipzig, just 3 weeks after his agent had a meeting with the sporting director of the Red Devils, John Murtough.
Ten Hag's men were beaten 4-0 by transfer Brentford in the second Premier League game of the season. The crisis is deepening for United, who see themselves at the end of the category, as the next confrontation is with the giants of Liverpool.
