A number of Manchester United supporters have pleaded with highly-rated Ajax defender Jurrien Timber to follow Erik ten Hag to Old Trafford this summer.
Ten Hag, 52, was installed as United's new manager last week, bringing an end to months of speculation. He will take charge ahead of the start of next season and will be tasked with trying to bring a feel-good factor back to the club.
This forthcoming summer promises to be United's biggest in recent years, with big changes needing to be made to the first-team squad as a matter of urgency. Big-name starts, including Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani, are set to leave the club when their contracts expire, paving the way for new additions.
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A number of areas within the squad need to be bolstered this summer, with Ralf Rangnick, following the 4-0 defeat to Liverpool almost a fortnight ago, admitting that it would not be unrealistic for the Reds to target ten new additions this summer. Adding to the centre of midfield is set to be their top priority, but the defence is also in need of improvements, especially at right-back and centre-back.
With that in mind, a number of United supporters have identified versatile Ajax ace Timber as a person of interest. The youngster, who is only 20, has been excellent for the Dutch giants this season, racking up 40 appearances in all competitions.
Of his 40 outings this season, 35 of them have come at centre-back, but he has slotted in at right-back on five occasions, highlighting his versatility. He is considered as a star in the making and some United fans believe he could be the type of player that the club is in need of.
After Timber took to Instagram on Saturday evening to react to Ajax's 3-0 win over PEC Zwolle, which took them seven points clear at the top of Eredivisie, his the comments section of his post was quickly plagued by United fans. Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what some of them have had to say.
united.cloud said: "Follow Erik to Manchester, mate."
stu.freeman.965 replied: "Come to Manchester United!"
simon.bre.05 commented: "Manchester is waiting for you."
jaiimzs said: "Welcome to Man United!"
united.review_ added: "Manchester is calling."
morgangreenwood2302 commented: "Come to United!"
As you can see, there is a growing clamour from United's supporters to see the Reds move for Timber this summer. He has been hugely successful under Ten Hag and it is being considered that he could carry that form and development over to England, continuing to work under the Dutchman.
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