Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the transfer discussions which took place between Manchester United and new manager Erik ten Hag. United are in search of a new centre-back with Jurrien Timber and Pau Torres' names high on their transfer list.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the United hierarchy have talked about the prospect of signing Jurrien Timber. The 20-year-old defender was managed by Erik ten Hag whilst at Ajax.
The transfer expert tweeted the following in regards to the possible arrival of Timber at Old Trafford:
"Manchester United discussed Jurrien Timber again internally in the last 48h. Timber’s name [alongside Pau Torres] was also mentioned in the first meeting between Man Utd and ten Hag, days ago."
He added:
"More to follow - as Man United will decide next steps on centre backs soon."
Despite his tender age, Timber has already earned six caps for the Netherlands national team. Primarily a centre-back, the right-footed defender is also capable of being deployed as a right-back whenever necessary.
Timber had a great season for Ajax as they won the Eredivise title under ten Hag. The 20-year-old defender made 43 appearances for the Amsterdam-based side, contributing three goals and two assists along the way.
Manchester United are in dire need of strengthening their defense ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Red Devils conceded 57 goals in the Premier League, which saw them end the campaign with a goal difference of zero.
United's current centre-backs Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly are all error-prone, which could be why the club are in search of a new defender.
Erik ten Hag watched from the stands as Manchester United lost their final game of the season
New manager Erik ten Hag was present at Selhurst Park when Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on the final day of the season. A solitary goal from Wilfired Zaha was enough for Palace to secure a win against the Red Devils.
United ended the season by losing two consecutive games. They lost their second-last game of the campaign to Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0.
Despite their defeat, Manchester United have still qualified for next season's UEFA Europa League. It was down to West Ham United losing their final game of the season to Brighton.
Had West Ham won, United would have dropped down to seventh in the standings and qualified for the UEFA Conference League.
MfechoDurell
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buy both of them it's necessary
Tiuanpty
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Tiuanpty
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Bring P Torres and Timber Both we need them please.
archangeraphael
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You will regret coming to Manchester United, if you confined with their board or staff do your thing alone. they useless and hopeless They will keep on feeding you with lies and rumors until the final day, they will bring in one old useless fowl
Manchurian
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this club rich of rumours these and that...no balls to buy
Cjaysports
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Always discussing and mentioning names.. why not just sign a player outright.. what kind of a useless club is this
let them take all the time no mistakes this time .
wardsham
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Buy them both
GGMUSTAR
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We knew that already, do you anything else to talk about us????
They live on united my friend,if they don’t mention united and Cr7 they can’t breath and we like it it’s because we area great.
Kizabdmsuy
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you like window shopping.can you go for them and start preparations early
Chocboi78
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Always discussing and mentioning names.. why not just sign a player outright.. what kind of a useless club is this
Davidchris1999
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Man United signed Ronaldo and Sancho to improve their attack. They signed Varane to improve their defense. They still ended up with ZERO goal difference. 😮
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We knew that already, do you anything else to talk about us????
Zicdkorstz
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150 m is not enough to rebuild the team at least 200m
Deshina1
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Man United signed Ronaldo and Sancho to improve their attack. They signed Varane to improve their defense. They still ended up with ZERO goal difference. 😮
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And what’s your gain for posting this What do you now gain
Vosto
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Manchester United problem is Central defensive midfielders
epjo
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MAGUIRE be like
epjo
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MAGUIRE
epjo
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TEN HAG will succeed SIR Alex FERGUSSON and hope the BOARD will support hm with enough BUDGET to build his own strong squad
jezabdnpyz
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Conceded 5️⃣7️⃣ Goals... GD Of 0️⃣. United Biggest Problem Is The Defense... From Back Four To Defensive Midfielders. If Ten Hag Can Sort That Out.., Results Will Improve Definitely.
Diebdlmpr
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Man United signed Ronaldo and Sancho to improve their attack. They signed Varane to improve their defense. They still ended up with ZERO goal difference. 😮
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lol that's super sad. You'll hear CR7 HATERS coming on now.
charitywale
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Man United signed Ronaldo and Sancho to improve their attack. They signed Varane to improve their defense. They still ended up with ZERO goal difference. 😮