Manchester United are ‘seriously interested’ in signing Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and a trusted source has confirmed talks have already taken place.

Manchester United have been tipped to sign a new striker, wide forward, central midfielder and defender. According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, the identity of that defender might be Jurrien Timber.

The Ajax ace, 20, already has six senior Netherlands caps to his name. He has operated primarily at centre-half under Ten Hag in Amsterdam this year, though his versatility allows him to operate at right-back when required.

Plettenberg, who is a Bayern Munich specialist detailed United’s interest when claiming Bayern have made enquiries. However, per the journalist, a move to Old Trafford is looking far more likely.

He tweeted talks between United and Timber’s representatives have ‘taken place’. Furthermore, he described the Red Devils as ‘seriously interested’.

Ten Hag recently spoke openly about potentially bringing Ajax stars with him to Manchester. Timber was one of those he mentioned.

“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.”

Antony too has been linked with United, though Timber now appears the frontrunner to become Ten Hag’s first signing.