But a release clause in his contract could see him leave for as little as £15m. Speaking this week, Ten Hag claimed United wouldn’t be too busy in January unless they can find the right players to make necessary improvements.
The Dutchman told United We Stand: “I don’t think so – and if so, the approach from United should be that if you can improve your team, then you should do. What we expect from every player coming to Carrington every day is for them to give their maximum, to give their best.
“As a club, you have to look for improvements, so if you can find better and it’s realistic financially and with financial fair play, I think the club has to go with it. But realistically, in relation to the market, most of the time you don’t attract the best players in the winter.
“The top, top players will not leave their clubs in the winter. It’s players who are disappointed, injured or just not the right fit or whatever.”
