Amid swirling rumors of a massive squad overhaul, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has robustly defended his team, describing the widespread media speculation as "untrue" and a "joke." As United gears up for its first summer transfer window under the stewardship of new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group,

The England international joined United from Dortmund for 85 million euros ($90.87 million) in August 2021, signing a five-year deal, but he failed to hold down a regular spot