EPL: This is why we signed a striker – Ten Hag reacts to 2-0 defeat to Tottenham

<p>Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said it is “obvious” why he decided to sign a striker this summer after his team lost 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.</p>, <p>The Red Devils were linked with a couple of strikers including former Spurs star, Harry Kane, who has since joined Bayern Munich last week.</p>, <p>But Ten Hag settled for 20-year-old Rasmus Højlund in a deal that cost £64 million plus another £8m in add-ons.</p>, <p>After seeing his side fail to score at the Tottenham Stadium, Ten Hag admitted the arrival of Højlund, who has yet to make his debut due to injury, is timely.</p>, <p>“We believe these players, last year as well, can score goals. It’s also obvious why we signed a striker.</p>, <p>“If all goes well, Marital is on the way back, Højlund also is coming, so we will have more players to score a goal. The players on the pitch can also score goals,” Ten Hag said.</p>