Manchester United chiefs are ready to hand manager Erik ten Hag a bumper January transfer budget.

The Sunday World says Ten Hag has been given the green light to splash the cash at Manchester United - with Cristiano Ronaldo's exit set to bolster his cash kitty.

United chiefs are delighted with the progress Ten Hag has made in his first few months as United boss, with his side looking to cement their top four credentials in today's game against West Ham.

Now it has emerged that they are ready to back Ten Hag with big-money signings in January and several options are on the table for United.

PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo, Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix, Ajax star Edson Alvarez and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice are all on their wanted list, with fresh investment in players also planned for next summer.

Handed the reins following a wretched 2021-22 campaign at Old Trafford, the team has made clear progress on and off the field since the meticulous Dutchman took charge in the summer.