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Erik ten Hag is 'targeting £20million Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia as his first summer signing' to bolster his defensive options at Manchester United... and the Red Devils have been scouting the left-back

Erik ten Hag is reportedly targeting Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia as his first signing as Manchester United manager.

The incoming United boss is interested in the Dutch defender Malacia to bolster the Red Devils options in defence.

Ten Hag previously tried to sign the 22-year-old for current club Ajax although Feyenoord resisted the move because of the rivalry between the two sides.

Erik ten Hag is reportedly targeting Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia at Manchester United
Ten Hag previously tried to sign the 22-year-old Malacia (pictured, left) at his current club Ajax

Ten Hag previously tried to sign the 22-year-old Malacia (pictured, left) at his current club Ajax

Ten Hag, who will take up his role as United boss at the end of the season, has identified Malacia as a good option, according to The Mirror.