Man United spent a lot of money this season but if we look at where they stand now, it seems that the squad that Ten Hag is building is still inadequate. Ten Hag should know very well that Man United's defense is a weakness that must be addressed immediately. Instead of signing a quality defender, Ten Hag prefers to bring in a goalkeeper, striker, and 2 new midfielders. Indeed, there are Jonny Evans and Sergio Reguilon, but that is not a solution to Man United's backline problems because what Man United needs is a strong, world-class defender.
Ten Hag might not be the right one for the job. What saved him was the result of last season, which was possible because Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool played a weak season. What if they played a better season? I am sure that Manchester United would not have qualified for the Champions League. Money is kind of irrelevant as some teams now prove with their performances. First and foremost Chelsea of course, but money is most effective when it is in the hands of a manager who understands all the details of his team. I don't think that an extra 200m would get ten Hag very far.