Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has already explained how Jurrien Timber would have a positive impact on the Old Trafford dressing room.
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Anticipation is building at Old Trafford as incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag prepares to embark on his summer rebuild. Following a dismal season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick the Dutchman has been sworn in to rekindle former glories.
Of course, it will not be a quick-fix even for a coach who reigned supreme multiple times over for Ajax during what was a hugely-successful four and a half years with the Amsterdam giants. During that time Ten Hag won as many as three Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cup trophies.
When it comes to silverware he certainly has the pedigree, but how will the 52-year-old fare in the transfer market? United are expecting a massive overhaul.
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A new centre-back and holding midfielder remain at the top of the agenda for Ten Hag and key figures responsible for incomings and outgoings at Old Trafford - with Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong tipped for a reunion amid plans to swoop for Leeds talisman Kalvin Phillips, despite some obvious complications.
Depending on what news source or social media platform you consume, there are countless other mooted targets out there - some of them genuine and others less so - as the Ajax connection throws up promising defender Jurrien Timber and Antony as two potential recruits who could follow Ten Hag to Manchester.
Benfica hot-shot Darwin Nunez continues to do the rounds, too, after a sensational campaign in which the Uruguay international has scored 34 goals in 41 games across the competitions.
Of course, signing any of the above and more will cost United a pretty penny and multiple additions in that respect might, perhaps, also depend on which
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