Erik ten Hag has openly expressed his interest in signing former Manchester United forward Wout Weghorst for FC Twente as the club prepares for the new Eredivisie season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Dutch club could face competition from Benfica. The Portuguese side are also interested in signing the experienced forward and may soon make their move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weghorst became a free agent after leaving Ajax. During his two seasons at the club, he scored 20 goals and remained an important player in the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to SoccerNews, Twente are still in a strong position to sign the Netherlands international. However, Benfica could have an advantage because of their greater financial strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking during his media duties at the FIFA World Cup, the incoming FC Twente director spoke about Weghorst’s close connection to the club and the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: \u201cOf course we are interested in Wout Weghorst. He has strong Twente roots, and we are very proud of what he has achieved in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have known Wout and his family for many years. Naturally, I would like him to join our team. Every club would want a striker with his quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRight now, his full focus is on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He wants to become a world champion. Will we have to wait? Yes, we will wait.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FC Twente are expected to wait until Weghorst finishes his World Cup campaign in North America before making further plans for their squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although that Premier League stint yielded only two goals across 31 appearances in all competitions, Ten Hag remains a firm admirer of his tactical profile.
A challenging summer window lies ahead for Erik ten Hag, who faces a tough examination trying to outmanoeuvre Benfica’s financial pulling power to secure his primary attacking target before the 2026-27 domestic season commences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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