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Erik ten Hag hosts his first Manchester United planning meeting in Amsterdam, alongside ex-England boss Steve McClaren who is set to be his assistant, with a transfer for Frenkie de Jong discussed

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called a vital planning meeting in Amsterdam for today as his Old Trafford reign gets underway.

And intriguingly, Sportsmail understands that Steve McClaren was summoned to Holland as part of the talks - a major indication that the former England boss is closing in on a return to United under Ten Hag.

After watching Ajax crowned Eredivise champions on Wednesday night, Ten Hag has wasted no time in planning for next season with United.

Erik ten Hag held his first meeting as Man United boss as he discussed strategy in Amsterdam

Erik ten Hag held his first meeting as Man United boss as he discussed strategy in Amsterdam

Steve McClaren, who is set to become his assistant boss, was also summoned to the meeting

Steve McClaren, who is set to become his assistant boss, was also summoned to the meeting

The Dutch coach led a strategy meeting - that included his long term assistant Mitchell van der Gaag and a member of staff from United’s recruitment team - understood to be football director John Murtough.