Click to use the eyefootball Desktop site.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has instructed the club to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber this summer.
The Dutch tactician previously worked with Timber at the Eredivisie giants, and he is now keen on a reunion at Old Trafford.
Negotiations are underway with the centre-back's representatives, and Ten Hag has now urged the club to make a formal bid.
Timber is regarded as a key player in the Ajax squad, but The Star claims that a fee of around £35m would convince them to sell.
The 20-year-old has been solid defensively for Ajax, but has also excelled with his distribution. He completed 93 per cent passes last term.
He would be perfectly suited for Ten Hag's system with his ball-playing ability, but may need some time to adapt to the Premier League.
Hence, he may not be integrated straight into the line-up, and the onus could be on making him a regular starter in the long term.
Written by Sri Aswin
Copyright 2007 - 2019 Eyefootball Ltd. All rights reserved. The news and views discussed here are those of the participating users, and do not necessarily represent or have the endorsement of the editors of Eye Football.
Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Contact Us - Use Desktop Site