Matthijs de Ligt joins Bayern Munich's double deal to complete Manchester United's new-look XI following a £150m spending spree

Erik ten Hag has been backed by Manchester United this summer and the pressure to live up to their expectations will be on.

This is Ten Hag's third season at Old Trafford and he will need to improve on last season's eighth-place finish.

The Dutchman has won two trophies so far, but he has accumulated several Unwanted records in the 2023/24 campaign.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is in charge of football operations following Ineos' investment in United, has decided Stay with Ten Hag Amid speculation, a change could be made.

Ratcliffe has also given his manager the money to spend and do things right this season.

Their summer spending is likely to exceed £150m as United address positions all over the pitch.

The first signing was Lille centre-back Leny Yoro At £52m, the 18-year-old is highly valued.

The next one was Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee for £36 million.

There are likely to be a couple more signings before the Premier League season gets underway next weekend.

talkSPORT understands that United have Agreed a £43m deal with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt.

There will also be a double deal with Bayern Munich, with Noussair Mazraoui set to join for around £17m.

This depends on the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with the right-back on the verge of signing a £15m move to West Ham.

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Strengthening the defence was a key objective for Ten Hag, as a lack of options in defence caused him many problems last season.

Injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire left them short, with Jonny Evans returning to cover.

That would represent an outlay of almost £150m for United and it may not end there.

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talkSPORT understands a midfielder is still on Ten Hag's radar.

Scott McTominay and Casemiro have been linked with an exit and the Red Devils want a new man to play alongside Kobbie Mainoo.

They have held talks over Burnley midfielder Sander Berge, while PSG's Manuel Ugarte is a long-term target.

Keeping all those players fit will be the most urgent task for Ten Hag, who saw last season ravaged by injuries.

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This campaign has not started much better with Ramus Hojlund and Leny Yoro already relegated in pre-season.

After Saturday's Community Shield against Manchester City, United begin their Premier League campaign on Friday against Fulham.