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Erik ten Hag 'keen to bring Ajax trio to Manchester United'

Erik ten Hag 'keen to bring Ajax trio to Manchester United'
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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag eyes moves for Ajax trio Jurrien Timber, Devyne Rensch and Kenneth Taylor, according to a report.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen to sign Ajax trio Jurrien Timber, Devyne Rensch and Kenneth Taylor for the 20-time English champions.

Ten Hag arrived at Old Trafford last summer from Ajax, and the Dutchman signed two players from his former club in his first window at the helm, bringing in Lisandro Martinez and Antony.

However, according to The Sun, three more Ajax players in the shape of Timber, Rensch and Taylor have been identified as possible signings for the club.

Timber was heavily linked with a move to Manchester last summer, but the 21-year-old ultimately remained in Amsterdam, signing a new contract with the Dutch champions.

The Netherlands international has again been a vital player for his Eredivisie club this term, featuring on 23 occasions in all competitions, contributing two assists in the process.

Ajax defender Jurrien Timber pictured in April 2021© Reuters

Timber has played 16 times in the league this season, while he started all six of Ajax's matches in the group stage of the Champions League.

Man United are currently well-stocked in the middle of their defence, but Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are set to leave on free transfers this summer, while Harry Maguire could also be allowed to depart.

In addition to Timber, Rensch is said to be a target, with the 19-year-old, who plays as a right-back, featuring on 20 occasions for Ajax this season, scoring two goals and contributing one assist.

The defender has already been capped at senior level by the Netherlands, while he has played 76 times for his Dutch club in all competitions, contributing six goals and registering five assists.

Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor pictured on September 7, 2022© Reuters

Meanwhile, Taylor is also being linked with a switch to the 20-time English champions.

The 20-year-old has also been a vital player for Ajax during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring six goals and registering four assists in 22 appearances in all competitions.

Taylor, who is a central midfielder, played in all six of his side's matches in the group stage of the Champions League, while he has five goals and three assists in 14 Eredivisie outings this term.

The three-time Netherlands international has a contract in Amsterdam until June 2027, placing the Dutch giants in a strong position when it comes to keeping hold of him.

Man United are expected to be active during this summer's transfer window, although the size of their budget will be determined by whether they can secure a return to the Champions League for next season.

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