Erik ten Hag tells Manchester United players to lay into each other after 'unacceptable' derby defeat

Erik ten Hag wants to make up his squad before handing out new contracts. Manchester United lost 6-3 to Manchester City on Sunday. United have eight senior players who are free agents next summer. Under the previous regime, United often stood accused of stockpiling players and automatically exercising contract options. Ten Hag is keen to move away from that culture and ensure players do not fall into comfort zones. The club had 12 senior player leaving permanently or on loan during the summer window. It remains to be seen if United will trigger the 12-month options in the contracts of others with the intention of trying to sell them for a fee next year.