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West Ham at the centre of Erik ten Hag’s explosive new Man United claims

West Ham United have found themselves at the centre of Erik ten Hag’s explosive revelations about his ill-fated Manchester United reign, with the Dutchman claiming…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Erik ten Hag claimed Manchester United should have pushed harder to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
Ten Hag wanted experienced leaders like Rice and Harry Kane to guide Manchester United's young signings.
Rice joined Arsenal in a permanent transfer worth £105 million during the summer of 2023.

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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag revealed that he wanted to build his team around Declan Rice, claiming the club's board should have pushed harder to sign him from West Ham. Speaking to The Athletic, Ten Hag stated that Manchester United needed mature profiles and proven leaders rather than solely relying on young players with high potential.

Rice ultimately joined Arsenal in a permanent transfer worth £105 million in the summer of 2023. Ten Hag was dismissed by Manchester United following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham in October 2024, where Jarrod Bowen scored a late penalty.

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