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Erik ten Hag has explained why Manchester United moved to sign Wout Weghorst, with the Dutch striker being backed to surprise any doubters.

I have known him since he was 16 years old and everywhere he has been he has surprised. I have been following him for a long time, all through his career. With Cristiano Ronaldo having been released by the Red Devils in November, another striker was always going to be required in the January transfer window.

Manchester United have won nine consecutive games under Erik ten Hag and have already signed Jack Butland and Wout Weghorst this month to boost their hopes ...

But there is no interest in us taking Zidane on loan, unless I'm told different from Man Utd and they say he wants to come, then it might be a different conversation. Diogo Dalot displaced Wan-Bissaka as United's primary right-back last season but is currently unavailable due to a hamstring injury. The Red Devils are still fourth in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) table, although they are now just a point behind Pep Guardiola's champions in second. Iqbal trained with Preston's first team last season, but Lowe is not expecting the midfielder to complete a loan move this month. He's been on Ten Hag's bench 11 times this campaign but is yet to make a senior appearance under the Dutchman. It's said United's other targets are winger Jesper Karlsson and midfielder Joey Veerman, who are both 24 and play for AZ Alkmaar. He's said to be keen on three Ajax players - centre-back Jurrien Timber, 21, right-back Devyne Rensch, 19, and central midfielder Kenneth Taylor, 20. Lowe added: "They joined us last year for a week and they were excellent, the pair of them. [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) and others showed Wan-Bissaka plenty of love in the comments. [Crystal Palace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) and [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc). [Let us know in the comments below!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manutd-transfers-ajax-tenhag-loan-28959894#comments-wrapper) [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) 2-1 at Old Trafford [on Saturday afternoon](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/man-utd-city-derby-highlights-28953306).

Manchester United recently confirmed the signing of Wout Weghorst, with the striker joining on loan from Burnley.

“I have been following him for a long time, all through his career. He’s set to challenge Anthony Martial for a starting berth, with [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) convinced his compatriot can be a huge hit. He has an incredible mentality. “I’ve played against the club in the past and it’s a fantastic feeling to now have the chance to pull on the famous red shirt. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) new boy Wout Weghorst will wear the No 27 shirt at Old Trafford, according to leaked images online. “He has shown a huge desire to join Manchester United and be part of what we’re striving to achieve this season."

WOUT WEGHORST'S new Manchester United shirt number has reportedly been “leaked”.The Dutch striker joined the Red Devils on Friday and was in the.

[Weghorst had been on loan at Besiktas](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/) for the season, but United forked out £2.5million in compensation to the Turkish club to cut the move short. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) [Weghorst](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/wout-weghorst/) on the pitch and snapped a photograph of him wearing a United shirt. [Robert Claus](https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1614646737716613122?s=20&t=XQETU-X6uwAwowsHpCjNxA) was also at the Manchester derby. [United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) debut in Wednesday's trip to Crystal Palace. [The Dutch striker joined the Red Devils](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21039717/man-utd-confirm-wout-weghorst-loan/) on Friday and was in the stands to watch the [2-1 win over Manchester City](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043616/man-utd-2-man-city-1-derby-rashford-fernandes/) yesterday.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed the name of the striker he wants Man Utd to go for this summer - and has backed loan arrival Wout Weghorst to have an impact.

And if they secure a top-four finish, the return of Champions League football will certainly bolster those prospects as well as their funds. “I don’t think you can judge him by the Burnley cameo [2 goals in 20 games in the Premier League last season], and I just think it’s about styles for Erik ten Hag, would he be able to fit into the way we play? “Does he press, by the way? In the way I want to play? “This is very much not a fashionable signing, it’s not one that rolls off the tongue. And while a number of high-profile targets were reportedly on their wanted list, Ten Hag ultimately plumped for Weghorst.

Manchester United signed Wout Weghorst to help cover Cristiano Ronaldo's absence.

He claimed that if Ten Hag’s outfit want to get back to winning [Premier League](/latest/premier-league) titles, Osimhen would be a signing that they should make in the summer. That’s the sort of player that if they are serious, if they want to win the league again, that’s the sort of player they should be spending £150m on. The Dutchman is likely to make his debut on Wednesday, when Ten Hag’s side travel to After [Cristiano Ronaldo](/latest/cristiano-ronaldo) had his contract at Old Trafford terminated, boss [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) made a striker signing a priority and the Red Devils swiftly moved for the Netherlands striker. No [they wouldn’t sign him in January] because they haven’t got the money, they are £1b in debt and Napoli wouldn’t let him go, but maybe in the summer. However, while the United chiefs were wrapping up the deal on Friday, Osimhen scored twice in his side’s 5-1 demolition of

Wout Weghorst is a Manchester United player for the remainder of the 2022/23 after finalising a loan from Burnley. The giant Dutch striker had spent the ...

He wore nine at Burnley, Wolfsburg and AZ Alkmaar, and 10 in recent months at Besiktas. Rumours that it had been promised to Joao Felix are also now redundant given that the Portuguese has already signed for – and been sent off for – Chelsea. The giant Dutch striker had spent the first of the half campaign on loan at Besiktas in Turkey, where he scored eight Super Lig goals.

Pellistri, who has previously spent time on loan at Alaves, apparently prefers a move to Valencia. However, the Uruguay World Cup star could stay at Old ...

[Wout Weghorst has been brought in on loan from Burnley](/sport/football/1721469/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Wout-Weghorst-Erik-ten-Hag-Burnley-Besiktas) to replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo. Ten Hag spoke positively of his performance after the game. Meanwhile, new signing Weghorst could make his debut in United’s trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening. Pellistri would prefer a loan switch to Valencia over Watford, the report added. That is despite Pellistri not being included in the 20-man squad for the Manchester derby. Pellistri, who made his long-awaited Red Devils debut last week, was not even a substitute for [the 2-1 win](/sport/football/1721268/Manchester-United-news-Erik-ten-Hag-Man-City-Premier-League) over [Manchester City](/latest/manchester-city-fc).