Jaap Stam, a former Manchester United defender, has criticized Erik ten Hag's signing of Antony, stating he is 'not good enough for this level' and urging the club to recruit better players, particularly in light of Antony's poor performance since his £82m transfer. Stam also believes Ten Hag should step down after a disappointing season, where United finished eighth in the Premier League and struggled with injuries and off-field controversies. Meanwhile, Manchester United is reportedly reigniting its interest in Frenkie De Jong as they seek a new central midfielder, having previously missed out on him in 2022. Additionally, the club faces competition for left-back Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton, especially after Luke Shaw's recent injury. United is also pursuing midfielder Youssouf Fofana, but risks being snubbed again as AC Milan has made a substantial offer for him. The club's transfer activities reflect a strategy to strengthen their squad following a mixed bag of performances last season.