One of Manchester United's big summer transfer targets, Jurrien Timber, has revealed his desire to leave the current club but has made three requests.
It could be a tough summer for United, especially if they miss out on Champions League spots, as they wait to find out who will take over.
The sale of the Glazer family club took longer than fans expected, leading to heavy criticism from club legend Gary Neville.
So far this has not been confirmed but some are claiming that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be appointed as the preferred bidder even though Qatari Sheikh Jassim is keen to block his competition.
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Ten Hag must try to complete his summer plans amid talk of a takeover, as he tries to heighten his title-winning aspirations next season. A striker seems to be their number one priority in the transfer window, with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen being the two main targets.
Behind the scenes, the Old Trafford side could very well be looking to add a defender to their squad and Ten Hag is a well-known fan of Ajax star Timber, whom he has coached at. John Cruyff Arena.
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Timber can play at both centre-back and right-back and has revealed he may want to leave the Eredivisie team, telling Ziggy Sport: "For me, it's the same situation as last season. If I say: 'I'm leaving' , it must stick.
“Games are important, minutes are... Participation in prizes is also important. my favorite country? I dare not say so.
"That's why I'm doing the same as last season. Chances are yes, it can happen, but I'm fine here too. I'm still young and everything suits me here." I'll take a look at it."
Timber has previously been linked with United. Image:
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The 21-year-old has impressed in his final two seasons at Ajax and was wanted by Ten Hag to join him in England last summer after the coach left the Eredivisie giants.
Former United manager Louis van Gaal warned the Dutch defender about a move to Old Trafford last year, telling him his place in the World Cup squad could be in doubt.
Van Gaal suggested that Timber might not get much play time and when the club were unable to sign him, he turned to teammate Lisandro Martinez.
The Argentinian star had a brilliant debut campaign for the club and won the World Cup. Next summer he could be joined by a familiar face.
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