ESPN.com · Aug 20, 2023
Ten Hag: Spurs loss makes it 'obvious' why we signed striker
LONDON -- Erik ten Hag has said it is "obvious" why Manchester United signed a striker this summer after his side struggled in front of goal in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday.
United were clear on their need to add a striker in the transfer window, with ESPN previously reporting the club's recruitment department had a database of around 1,800 forwards at the beginning of their search.
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Despite Harry Kane departing Spurs this summer -- he joined Bayern Munich last Saturday -- United opted instead to sign 20-year-old Rasmus Højlund in a deal that included a £64 million ($81m) up-front fee, plus another £8m ($10m) in add-ons.