According to the player's agent, Erik ten Hag prevented Manchester United from signing Manchester City newbie Abdukodir Khusanov while he was in charge.

Abdukodir Khusanov has emerged as one of the biggest talents in Europe after his displays for Lens this season, with Manchester City winning the race to sign him - but he easily could have been plying

Erik ten Hag blocked Manchester United’s deal for new Manchester City signing Abdukodir Khusanov, believing the Uzbekistan defender was ‘not quite ready’. Khusanov has signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Man City after completing a £33.