Manchester United was interested in Bologna's Marko Arnautovich.
A move for the Austria international was being considered by the new United boss.
Bologna's growing transfer fee demands and the negative reaction are believed to have caused United to pull out.
Fans objected to the move.
After the United's opening day loss in the premier league, Ten Hag dismissed the idea of signing the former West Ham United andStoke City forward.
Christian Eriksen started the game in a false nine role, while MarcusRashford and Jadon Sancho operated in wider roles.
Anthony Martial was ruled out for the start of the season due to a hamstring injury, whileRonaldo was not fit enough to start after only 45 minutes of pre-season play.
The Austrian scored 43 goals in the premier league.
Chris said the news was a PR disaster.
He spoke on the Monday Night Club.
I didn't think it was a real thing. It's crazy. It's not a good move by the supporters.