Chelsea will visit Old Trafford on Thursday, hobbling to the conclusion of a disastrous first season under their new administration, amidst the Glazers considering a full or partial sale of United.
Since being acquired by a company led by Todd Boehly last year, the London club has spent roughly £600m ($740m). However, they are currently wallowing in 12th position in the Premier League under temporary manager Frank Lampard, who is the club’s third manager this season.
Chelsea have come under fire for using a scattershot strategy in the transfer market, and United manager Ten Hag stated that their experience have shown that money, when used carelessly, is not the solution.
“You have to do the right things, you can have money but you have to do it and spend it in a smart way and you need to have a strategy behind it, otherwise the money doesn’t work,” the Dutchman said on the eve of the clash against Chelsea.
United have been big spenders themselves in recent years but have failed to win the Premier League since 2013.
Despite a positive season, in which United have won the League Cup and will meet Manchester City in the FA Cup final, there is uncertainty over the club’s future.
Ten Hag: “You’ve to do the right things, you can have money but you have to do it and spend it in a smart way and you need to have a strategy behind it”. 🔴 #MUFC
“When there is no strategy or the right strategy, money doesn’t work” — via @samuelluckhurst. pic.twitter.com/Ox6kOLEqeZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2023
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The US-based Glazer family, who bought United in 2005, announced in November they were considering selling the club as they “explore strategic alternatives”.
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe are the main contenders to buy the Premier League giants.
But despite the situation, Ten Hag believes United, for whom a point against Chelsea would secure a top-four finish, are moving in the right direction.
“We have to evaluate that after the season, make the right conclusions for the future and that is what we will definitely do after the season,” he said.
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