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Erik ten Hag has warned that Manchester United could go backwards like Chelsea if the money from a takeover isn't spent in 'a smart way'.
Ten Hag has been promised more spending power once the Glazer family decide whether to sell to Sir Jim Ratcliffe or Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
However, Chelsea have struggled since a consortium led by Todd Boehly bought out Roman Abramovich for £4.25billion, despite blowing almost £600million on new players.
The Londoners lie in 12th place going into their clash with United at Old Trafford tonight (thurs) when Ten Hag's side hope to secure Champions League qualification.
Asked if Chelsea are an example of how a takeover can cause difficulties, Ten Hag replied: 'Absolutely, yes. When there is no strategy behind it, or the right strategy, money doesn't work.
Erik ten Hag has warned that Manchester United could go backwards like Chelsea if they do not 'spend smart'
Todd Boehly's time in charge with the Blues has been a tough one with his side falling to 12th in the Premier League standings even after spending £600million on players
His side succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad earlier this week
'In this moment, let's say there is a centralisation of good players, of the best managers, also of the money, it is all here in the UK. That makes a great competition, but also a tough and a hard
