Erik ten Hag Targets Two Former Man Utd Stars at Bayer Leverkusen

Erik ten Hag has taken over as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, marking his first managerial role since being sacked by Manchester United. He is reportedly interested in signing two former Manchester United players, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho, to bolster Leverkusen's squad following significant departures, including Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah. Antony impressed during a loan spell at Real Betis but faces an uncertain future at Manchester United, while Garnacho has been told to find a new club after tensions with United's management and interest from Napoli and Chelsea. Additionally, Leverkusen, under ten Hag's management, is pursuing young striker Christian Kofane, who has attracted attention from several clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United, with his release clause set at approximately €5 million. Kofane is seen as a long-term project and could become a first-team option at Leverkusen, potentially depriving United of a promising talent. Ten Hag aims to rebuild Leverkusen's squad with a mix of experienced players and emerging talents as he seeks to prove his managerial credentials in the Bundesliga.