At the start of this month, after Champions League qualification went from improbable for impossible for his Manchester United side, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag admitted that the club’s transfer plans would likely be impeded by a potential eighth place finish. “Of course, it’s important (to finish in the European places). But we have two opportunities. One in the league and one in the FA Cup final,” Ten Hag said, Manchester United facing up to their worst-ever Premier League finish but also preparing for a Man City rematch at Wembley. “Definitely, (missing out on the Champions League) will ha…