Erik ten Hag names Manchester United transfer target as a future captain
New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has backed Manchester United transfer target Jurrien Timber to become a future captain.
Ten Hag is believed to have held extensive talks over transfer targets with the Manchester United board and have identified the 20 year old Ajax centre-back as a potential signing for Manchester United.
Strengthening Manchester United’s defence is a priority for Ten Hag this summer with the Red Devils set to lose Eric Bailly and Phil Jones and Timber is said to be top of Manchester United’s transfer shortlist.
Discussing Timber in his final interview as Ajax boss, ten Hag said: “He is another great leader that was trained at Ajax.
“Besides his football skills he has the personality to become a captain.”
Ten Hag has made no secret of his admiration for Timber in recent weeks and insists both he and Ajax teammate Antony, another strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, are destined to move onto greater things.
“I think that all top clubs in Europe have Timber in their sights,” Ten Hag told De Telegraaf.
“But I think that currently applies to a lot of Ajax players.
“If Antony were to go, it would be a loss for Ajax, because you have no-one in the current selection who can take over his position. He is top class.”