Erik ten Hag is but to determine whether or not David de Gea and Marcus Rashford shall be supplied new contracts, with Manchester United’s supervisor selecting to concentrate on efficiency.
De Gea, who made his five hundredth look for the membership in Sunday’s draw with Newcastle, and Rashford every have offers that expire in June, although the membership have an choice of an additional yr for each. Rashford is 25 on 31 October.
Requested about De Gea, who shall be 32 in early November, Ten Hag mentioned: “We didn’t decide on him however what I can say is that I’m actually pleased with David de Gea as a keeper. His first two performances of the season weren’t his greatest however after you see he brings us loads for the defence division, offers stability and as an individual I like him – I can cooperate with him rather well. However first we go to the winter after which we are going to speak about learn how to take care of this.”
Ten Hag was requested whether or not the identical utilized for Rashford, Fred and Diogo Dalot who, like Luke Shaw and Cristiano Ronaldo, are additionally out of contract in June.
“On this second we solely take into consideration performing,” he mentioned. “Now we have a whole lot of video games to go, so I don’t wish to get that interfered by talks.”
He denied the gamers’ futures had been unresolved in an effort to inspire them. “Some gamers get motivated once they play for a contract,” he mentioned. “However it’s not why we deal with it like this. We simply wish to restore Man United, develop the squad, deliver the whole lot to a greater stage.
“We work on a manner of play and likewise on the tradition and we want high quality gamers who’re extremely motivated. Such gamers we’re searching for and fortunately now we have them within the squad so I’m pleased with the squad and the motivation all of them have. The cooperation is sort of good.”
United host third-placed Tottenham on Wednesday after taking 16 factors from 9 matches. Ten Hag was requested whether or not he was pleased with the staff to date, contemplating the rebuild required.
“That could be a good query,” he mentioned. “There are clearly many issues and we needed to combine many gamers, take care of issues offensively from the beginning: Cristiano Ronaldo was unavailable [in pre-season], Anthony Martial was not on the pitch and [then] didn’t play a full sport till now. I’m positive with two No 9s current and slot in a great combative form, the outcomes will enhance.”
