Erik ten Hag ‘will look to bring Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber with him to Man Utd’ as he plots transfer swoop
AJAX manager Erik ten Hag will look to bring Jurrien Timber with him to Manchester United if he takes over at Old Trafford, reports suggest.
Ten Hag is the strong favourite to be named Manchester United boss when interim manager Ralf Rangnick moves upstairs to a consultancy role at the end of the season.
The centre-back has established himself as a key man in the Eredivisie champions' backline as Matthijs de Ligt's successor.
However, United may not be alone in a potential bid to sign the Netherlands international.
Manchester City have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who recently admitted he would be keen to play under Pep Guardiola.
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Timber previously told Helden Magazine: "I like to play for prizes; that’s why I say City now. Barcelona has a less good period at the moment.
"I want to grow as a player, use my time at Ajax to become even better. At Ajax, you have to be happy if you are in the starting line-up; that’s why I want to enjoy this time consciously.
"I play for the prizes here; there is no better place to be. Ajax was always my dream club; I also slept under an Ajax duvet.
"I plan to stay here for a while. But if Manchester City calls, what should I do?"
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While Timber could be on Ten Hag's wishlist, SunSport understands that he's made Wolves star Ruben Neves his No1 transfer target if he signs with United.
The 52-year-old tactician, who is in advanced talks with the Red Devils, has followed Neves’ progress since his Porto days and thinks he would be a vital addition to bolster the club's current midfield woes.