Man Utd news: Erik ten Hag launches transfer raid as he sends warning to Antony

Manchester United have endured a mixed start to the Premier League season, with boss Erik ten Hag already looking at January transfer targets despite a major summer recruitment drive

Following their Carabao Cup clash with Barnsley, Manchester United are now looking ahead to a weekend trip to Crystal Palace.

Two wins and two defeats have left the Red Devils slap bang in the middle of the Premier League table heading into Gameweek Five. After another major summer recruitment drive, boss Erik ten Hag is already looking to the next transfer window.

It appears that despite the signing of Manuel Ugarte, Ten Hag still wants to improve his midfield options. That news comes as the United boss warned Antony he will have to improve his training ground performances if he is to play this season.

The winger has barely featured so far this term, with Ten Hag now insisting other players have moved ahead of the flop. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Manchester United news.

United eye Goretzka move

Manchester United are lining up a move for Leon Goretzka, with the midfielder out of favour at Bayern Munich. The 29-year-old has played just five minutes of competitive football so far this season, attracting the attention of United.

They are understood to be monitoring his future, having previously expressed an interest in signing him. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl has already admitted that Germany international Goretzka isn't happy sitting on the bench.

Eberl told Sky Germany: "We've said that when Leon is there and ready to face the situation, he'll be treated completely normally. Leon's a great guy. I like him a lot, even though he's obviously upset at the moment. I understand that too. But that's part of life in football."

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Martial set for Athens move

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Anthony Martial looks set to join AEK Athens in a record-breaking deal, having left United at the start of the summer. The striker left Old Trafford following the expiration of his contract and has been looking for a new club ever since.

Brazilian side Flamengo, Atalanta and Marseille have all shown an interest in signing the Frenchman. But AEK have offered him the most expensive contract in their history, which appears to have turned his head.

Martial is now expected to seal a move to the Greek capital, with AEK currently top of the Super League. If he does join AEK, he would link up with fellow former Premier League stars Erik Lamela and Roberto Pereyra.

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Ten Hag sends Antony warning

United boss Erik ten Hag has warned Antony that he has slipped behind his rivals for a starting spot. The Brazilian has featured just once so far this term, as a late sub in the defeat to Brighton, and Ten Hag has warned him he needs to step up his game.

“He is fighting, fighting for his position. That’s what we expect from every player who is in the squad at Manchester United, what they should do. He has to bounce back and he has the abilities to do it," he said.

“I think the other players are doing so well, they’re contributing. We have Amad (Diallo), Garna (Alejandro Garnacho) – very effective. (Marcus) Rashford scoring at the weekend. So he has to earn the right in training but the others are doing really well, so he has to get over them.”

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