Erik ten Hag is keen to bring Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber with him to Manchester United, according to reports in the Netherlands.

Ten Hag has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Ralf Rangnick this summer after impressing United’s hierarchy during his interview last month and is set for further talks.

United have already been linked with several players ahead of the summer window, including West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, who is also wanted by Arsenal.

But according to De Telegraaf’s Mike Verweij, who was speaking on the Kick Off podcast, Ten Hag wants United to make a move for Timber this summer.

The 20-year-old initially came through Feyenoord’s academy before moving to Ajax in 2014. He made his senior debut for the Dutch club in 2020 and has now established himself as Matthijs de Ligt’s successor in central defence.

Timber will have two years remaining on his current deal with Ajax this summer. Meanwhile, reports have also claimed that Ten Hag is keen to sign Ajax winger Antony.