Every word from part two of Erik ten Hag pre-Wolves press conference

Casemiro was obviously excellent [against Nottingham Forest]. How important is he going to be in achieving the goals you want this season? And are you still surprised, when you see him playing that well, that Real Madrid were willing to sell him to Manchester United?

“Yeah, I am happy they did it [sold him to United]. But you also see him involved at the World Cup, he is a magnificent player. My analysis was before the start of the season we needed a [number] six, and he is fulfilling that six position. In the pre-season I remember we had a lot of discussions in this room, but you need the right player, and definitely we have the right player. I am really happy for Manchester United and for this team to have him. Because he is raising the limits from Manchester United.”

Erik, you mentioned finance yourself a couple of times, it has to be the right financial deal for you to bring in a striker. How realistic is it to bring in a player that is good enough for Manchester United, a striker in January with the money you’ve got?

“It is always difficult, strikers are expensive and especially in the winter. But you have to set the limits high with what we are looking for, so maybe we have to be creative. But we do everything we have in our power to get that done, to get the right players in who fit in the balance of the front lines.”