Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says things are looking up at Old Trafford (Mike Egerton/PA)Manchester United's Erik ten Hag has defiantly claimed the club is on an upward trajectory despite a season marred by underwhelming performances and injuries. "I think that is also what we showed this season against top teams, often we are very competitive." Erik ten Hag says Manchester United still have appeal (Martin Rickett/PA)Ten Hag doesn't see missing out on Champions League football as a critical hit to United's transfer ambitions, asserting: "I think for every player Manchester United is a very attractive club. "Of course you want to play at the highest levels, but if you want to go into a project in a club like Manchester United, I'm sure United is a very attractive club for every player." When quizzed about the potential embarrassment of playing in Europe's third-tier competition, Ten Hag remained optimistic: "I never think in a negative scenario," he declared.

Source: Express May 19, 2024 04:52 UTC