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Manchester United 'are in talks with Ajax over £35m deal for Jurrien Timber - with Erik ten Hag wanting to bring young defensive star with him to Old Trafford as his first signing'

Manchester United are said to be plotting a move for Ajax's £35million-rated defender Jurrien Timber during the summer transfer window.

Timber rose to stardom under Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam and helped the 52-year-old manager secure his third Dutch title with Ajax.

Therefore, Ten Hag is said to be eager to continue working with Timber when he takes over the reins at Manchester United.

Manchester United interested in signing Ajax's u00a335million-rated defender Jurrien Timber
Erik ten Hag managed the 20-year-old defender during his time at helm in Amsterdam

Manchester United are interested in signing Ajax's £35million-rated defender Jurrien Timber

Ten Hag is looking to rebuild the Manchester United squad during the summer transfer window and has prioritised a striker, a creative and holding midfielder and a central defender.