Former Ajax midfielder Marciano Vink believes De Godenzonen defender Jurrien Timber will struggle to turn down Manchester United if they come calling this summer.
Erik ten Hag has left Ajax to take the reins at Manchester United ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Red Devils are willing to back the Dutchman in the transfer window as they prepare for life under him.
The 52-year-old has reportedly idenfitied defence as an area that needs strengthening this summer. He is keen to take Timber, who he worked with at Ajax, to Old Trafford to bolster his options in the department.
Manchester United are said to be 'seriously interested' in signing the Netherlands international this summer. Meanwhile, Timber is also reportedly 'warm' on the idea of joining the Premier League giants.
Providing his thoughts on the lines, Vink suggested that Timber would be a good addition for the Red Devils. The former Ajax midfielder also dismissed claims that the centre-back is too young for the Premier League. He told Ajax Life [via Voetbal Primeur]:
"I don't feel like going behind the crowd and saying he's way too young to go to the Premier League. Timber is definitely an option for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, I think, just like Antony. When Manchester United come, you will not say: I will stay at Ajax for another year. Why would you?"
It now remains to be seen if Ten Hag's side will step up their efforts to sign Timber, who has a contract with Ajax until 2024.
Vink heaps praise on Manchester United target Timber
Vink feels Timber has established himself as a linchpin in Ajax's defence. The former Eredivise star has also been impressed with the 20-year-old's consistency. He said:
"That boy is indispensable at the back for Ajax. Timber has shown this season that he is always top-notch when it comes down to it. There is not a moment when I said: That was really bad [from Timber]. He has reached a constant, high level."
The central defender made 43 appearances across all competitions for Ajax in the recently-concluded season. He scored three goals and provided two assists in the process and helped the Amsterdam outfit win the Eredvisie title.
It is worth noting that Timber can also operate as a right-back. His versatility makes him an attractive option for the Red Devils.
zaeaceiklz
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nice game
mancsupporter
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Not a United fan mate 🤢🤢
Well you have the United badge by your name🤣
Imthabest
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Our left back who? I dont see him on our website? Our team registration? You worry about mason greenwood
Not a United fan mate 🤢🤢
mancsupporter
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Your left back is busy doing rape pay action to your 🤢🤢
Our left back who? I dont see him on our website? Our team registration? You worry about mason greenwood
Imthabest
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Just like to run salt in our noisy neighbours wounds
Your left back is busy doing rape pay action to your 🤢🤢
mancsupporter
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See you under every man United post mans obsessed 💀
Just like to run salt in our noisy neighbours wounds
hoobemory
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Everyone should say no to United 🤣🤣🤣
That is how champions league will say no to Manchester city..Smelling fool..
Geeokay100
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Not bad for the start of a Rebuild. And will get better in the next few windows.
Mimcdilrst
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both timber and Torres are young and they will not be happy for bench role. only old players are ready for that not young players who has chance to go at other top club to be starting 11 Player
Torres will be a straight starter alongside Varane.....Timber can play at RB
Mimcdilrst
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release Phil Jones, sell Eric Bailly and Harry Maguire, buy Pau Torres and Jurien Timber and promote one academy Teden Mengi as 4th centerback..then United should have quite a good list of centerbacks
you've forgotten Lindelof......
⚽CR7FOREVER⚽
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release Phil Jones, sell Eric Bailly and Harry Maguire, buy Pau Torres and Jurien Timber and promote one academy Teden Mengi as 4th centerback..then United should have quite a good list of centerbacks
both timber and Torres are young and they will not be happy for bench role. only old players are ready for that not young players who has chance to go at other top club to be starting 11 Player
F412UL
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release Phil Jones, sell Eric Bailly and Harry Maguire, buy Pau Torres and Jurien Timber and promote one academy Teden Mengi as 4th centerback..then United should have quite a good list of centerbacks
jamesLaitui
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go for timber and antony
jihaeortu
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Partzee
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if only rebuild can start with this then we dont need 3 or 4 seasons to win a trophy.
Imthabest
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Why would anyone say yes to United? History and fans?🤣dont work like that, its either glory or money
See you under every man United post mans obsessed 💀
zokkmorst
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Everyone should say no to United 🤣🤣🤣
mancsupporter
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Why would anyone say yes to United? History and fans?🤣dont work like that, its either glory or money
Pemabkosy
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don't 4get lewandowski is free and form, we need a stable number 9 and the chance is here
Emmy1994
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this is a big good news
deba_LFC
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if not for ten hag what has he got to lose saying no to man u??? yes, UCL!
hiekmrtu
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you have to go to Latin America and choose good young players at a very lowest price
butux2020
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the guy want champions League football not Europa
Brendanobi
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rumor rumor rumor
Meshybaba
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Good news, thanks to Erik for his influence on Ajax talents! I pray him Antony and the Benfica boy Darwin Nunez will sign for United this summer!