Manchester United may have already been dealt a key boost in their pursuit of Erik ten Hag thanks to an admission made by Ajax CEO Ewdin van der Sar.
The Red Devils are in the process of recruiting their next permanent manager with Ralf Rangnick's interim stint due to end this summer. Ten Hag is a leading contender to take over at Old Trafford, although Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is also in the frame.
The Dutchman - who is under contract until 2023 - has earned many admirers since his appointment at Ajax in 2017, leading the Eredivisie giants to four major honours and the Champions League semi-finals in 2019. Van der Sar is well aware of interest in Ten Hag's services and, speaking last year, declared the club would be ready to replace him in the eventuality he leaves.
