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Man United transfer policy being guided by 'no d***heads' rule as chief Richard Arnold tries to ensure Erik ten Hag isn't held back by troublemaker players as he bids to restore glory days to Old Trafford

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Manchester United's recruitment 'is being guided by a 'no d***heads' policy' designed to avoid the dressing room friction that undermined Erik ten Hag's predecessors.

Club chief executive Richard Arnold issued the edict to manager Ten Hag and football director John Murtough as they pursued transfer targets last summer.

Arnold was sick and tired of seeing progress on the field undermined by troublemakers who caused problems for bosses like Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold insisted on a 'no d***heads' rule when it came to summer recruits so manager Erik ten Hag wasn't undermined by problem players
United recruited well over the summer with Casemiro and Antony among their signings
The transfer policy has helped Erik ten Hag revive Manchester United's fortunes on the pitch

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