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Erik ten Hag identifies his number one transfer target

30 April 2022 - 20:16

Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has his sights on signing Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia this summer.

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The Dutchman was keen on pursuing the left-back for Ajax last summer, but they could not negotiate a suitable fee.

He is now prepared to try again as United\'s head coach. The Mirror claims that a fee of around £20m could be sufficient.

Malacia has built his reputation as a tireless full-back, who has impressed with his distribution and strong tackling skills.

These qualities make him an ideal fit for Ten Hag, who tends to prefer full-backs, who are comfortable in the build-up play.

Luke Shaw and Alex Telles are currently the left-back options at United, but the latter is widely expected to leave this summer.

He has struggled to cope with the defensive demands, and recently had a dismal outing against Chelsea\'s Reece James at Old Trafford.

The Brazil international has been linked with a possible return to Porto this summer.

Written by Sri Aswin