Erik ten Hag 'blocked' two players from leaving Man Utd on deadline day after Jadon Sancho exit

Erik ten Hag stopped two Manchester United players from leaving the club on transfer deadline day, according to reports, as Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea.

United were relatively busy in the hours before Friday's deadline. They finally completed the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal that could reach £50.5 million.

And after weeks of speculation, academy graduate Scott McTominay made a £25 million switch to Napoli.

Jadon Sancho was the final player to leave Old Trafford on Friday evening as he joined Premier League rivals Chelsea on a season-long loan, but there could have been more outgoings.

It has emerged that La Liga side Real Betis approached United with loan offers for Antony and Christian Eriksen, according to the Daily Mail.

Given the departures of Sancho and McTominay, it was an ambitious move from the Spanish club and unsurprisingly, they were told there was no chance of it happening.

Antony, who is the second most expensive signing in United's history following his £86 million move from Ajax, has notched 11 goals and five assists in 82 appearances for the Reds.

The Brazilian has been a source of frustration but a loan move made little sense for United following the departure of fellow winger Jadon Sancho.

Eriksen, meanwhile, is likely to play second fiddle to the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte in midfield areas. His experience, however, could prove vital in the coming months.

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In terms of arrivals, Ten Hag is delighted with the signing of Ugarte, who has signed a contract at Old Trafford until June 2029 with the option to extend for a further year.

And so is United's sporting director Dan Ashworth. “Signing Manuel was another of our primary targets for this summer," he told the club's official website.

"He is among the very best ball-winning midfield players in the world and has an excellent record at both club and international level. His qualities, experience and passion will be a great complement to our strong group of midfielders.

“Manuel is a player we’ve watched closely, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will make on the pitch and in the dressing room as we continue to strive for success.”