Erik ten Hag has already revealed next Manchester United move if they don't sign Frenkie de Jong

With just three weeks to go until the transfer window closes, Manchester United cannot afford to waste a single second.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Cody Gakpo has admitted there is a chance he will remain at PSV this season amid heavy links to Manchester United.

A summer overhaul was needed at Old Trafford to help Manchester United get back to dining at the Premier League's top table — but so far it has been a source of frustration for fans and staff alike.

Erik ten Hag proved he is unlike Sir Alex Ferguson after his dressing room reaction to Manchester United's defeat to Brighton on Sunday.It was a shoddy day for the Dutchman on his Premier League debut as he watched his players crumble in a worrying opening 45 minutes. A Pascal Gross double was enough to see Brighton claim their first-ever victory at the Theatre of Dreams despite an Alexis Mac Allister own goal that halved their lead in the second-half.The reaction was wild with United fans furious with the Glazers over a lack of investment in the squad.

Erik ten Hag this week as the Manchester United manager tries to convince the midfielder to move to the club - and it might have worked. The Red Devils have endured a difficult summer in the transfer market trying to get the players that they want through the door. Ten Hag has had big plans but has been stalled throughout the window.

Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko is closing in on a move to RB Leipzig next summer as Erik ten Hag's transfer plans are dealt yet another blow.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old Slovenian - who has also been linked with Chelsea and Newcastle this summer - will stay at Red Bull Salzburg this season before joining their sister club in the Bundesliga in 12 months time.United have been tracking the striker for weeks and were considering a formal approach with Cristiano Ronaldo's future still up in the air, though it appears they've now missed their shot, especially with reports of a move for former West Ham and Stoke City forward Marko Arnautovic in the pipelines.READ MORE: Marko Arnautovic's agent brother hints he is trying to get Man Utd transfer doneLeipzig have a history of pinching Salzburg's players with the likes of Naby Keita, Dominik Szoboszlai and Dayot Upamecano all moving up the Red Bull food chain by switching Austria for Germany on their way to the top.Sesko joins Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax forward Anthony on the list of players to have slipped through United's grasp this summer, leaving the club gagging for a little reinvigoration, especially in light of their opening day defeat to Brighton on Sunday, after which Ten Hag admitted he was "totally not satisfied" with the state of his squad.In a damning indictment, former Red Devils defender Gary Neville slammed the club's torrid transfer strategy in recent seasons, insisting that United's troubles are largely self-inflicted.MAN UTD FANS - Which striker would you love to see the club sign? Let us know in the comments section below."The first thing you do when the phone rings from Manchester United is reject

Manchester United Football Club - and in many ways, it did. After all, United have probably never had a day where one of their most iconic players was booed by the crowd, fans fought among themselves in the stands while others protested outside at the club's ownership, and they were linked to another past-it forward as they crashed to a first ever defeat at home to Brighton.

Manchester United look to have reacted to the dismal performance in their opening Premier League fixture by pushing to improve their midfield with the signing of Adrien Rabiot. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Juventus and has emerged as a target for United transfer chiefs in a bid to boost the quality in Eric ten Hag's squad.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.

Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam is confident that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will complete a move to Old Trafford before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Manchester United are considering signing Marko Arnautovic this summer window and the transfer revelation has raised eyebrows at Old Trafford and beyond.

Manchester United's pursuit of Frenkie De Jong is reportedly at risk of being hijacked by Chelsea, and fans are begging new owner Todd Boehly to sign the Barcelona star.The Dutchman is in high demand, and it's not surprising due to the fact that he's enjoying an exceptional pre-season. De Jong has proved his versatility by playing at centre-back this summer, and now fans are going wild after he produced a stunning solo run from his own penalty box.Xavi has confirmed that "anything can happen between now and August 31" as his future remains up in the air.

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has rubbished suggestions that Manchester United have made an enquiry for Germany international Leroy Sane.

Paul Scholes fears that Manchester United can only finish as high as sixth place in the Premier League this campaign if Erik ten Hag does not get his way in the transfer market before the window closes.

Manchester United forward while United fans' hearts stopped across Old Trafford, but remarkably it was dismissed by VAR and play resumed. Fans haven't held back on social media as they rip into the referee and VAR. READ MORE: Man Utd fans brand Erik ten Hag a 'lunatic' after Christian Eriksen's position@Ben_Leggatt wrote: "Now, I'm a @ManUtd fan, but even I am mystified at how that wasn't a penalty for Welbeck after the contact from Lisandro Martinez?! VAR's inconsistency is clearly continuing into this season.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has quashed suggestions that his team would have been relegated last season had they not signed Christian Eriksen on a short-term deal in January.

Marcus Rashford has backed Manchester United’s young players to make an impact in the new season under Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United get their 2022/23 Premier League campaign underway on Sunday afternoon, as they host Brighton and Hove Albion.

United have already recruited Argentinian centre-back Lisandro Martinez from Ajax and Tyrell Malacia from fellow Eredivisie club Feyenoord over the summer. Danish international Christian Eriksen has also signed on a free, and the Red Devils have been fighting Spanish giants FC Barcelona all window for the services of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both believe that Manchester United will fail to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.