Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester Uniteds board the club need to sign an attacker to be competitive this season, though he remains excited to integrate Cristiano Ronaldo into his plans.United travelled to Thailand and Australia for Cornelius Lucas Jersey the first part of their pre-season obligations with reserve left-back Tyrell Malacia the only new signingTen Hag has been able to work with.Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez have since agreed switches to Old Trafford, while a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax is still in the works, albeit that deal is fraught with difficulties.But Ten Hag wants attacking reinforcements to bolster a forward line including Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho.Superstar striker Ronaldois too still on the books despite reports suggesting he wants to depart Old Trafford le s than 12 months after returning.A move for Ajaxs Antony has been touted, with one of the wingers representatives, Junior Pedroso, said to have been in Manchester for talks, though an asking price of 80million (68m) is thought to be a sticking point.When asked if an injury up top could leave United short, Ten Hag told a news conference: That is a reason but also the number of games. You need more options in the offence.I think its vital if you Sean Mannion Jersey want to get succe s the season is really long but we also still have time to fill that in.Ronaldo did not travel with United for personal reasons unrelated to his future. Asked if there was any update about when he might join up with the squad Ten Hag added: No it is the same situation as last week.Questioned on whether there was concern over Ronaldos fitne s for the new campaign, Ten Hag said: Of course, but concerned is Marshall Faulk Jersey maybe not the right word.I focus on the players who are here. They are doing really well, they are in good shape. I prefer to focus on that and develop that.But I cannot wait for Ronaldo to come in. Then we will integrate him into the team .Uniteds competitors by contrast have concluded busine s swiftly, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham acting quickly in the market.Ten Had concedes it is not ideal working without new signings but is confident the squad will adapt. It is definitely an advantage we could have but we are not in that situation, he said.Then you have to deal with that situation. You have to develop the team with the players you have. Thats what we do.Back in Manchester, Eriksen, Martinez, will join in, we have more options. I think they can quite quickly integrate into the team.Another headache for Ten Hag is how to get the best out Alec Ogletree Jersey of skipper Harry Maguire, who has endured a difficult 12 months and was the subject of boos during Uniteds 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.Ten Cam Akers Jersey Hag told the England centre-back the only way to win over the doubters is via his performances on the pitch.About Maguire we heard the boos but you see, if you perform, it slows down, he added. I think Maguire and the team impre sed with the way we played.I dont think it matters to find out if I understand it the boos . Its about how we can change it. So its the team and Harry himself by performing. That is what were working on. That is the only focus.