Erik ten Hag has already made clear his view on Manchester United’s treatment of Donny van de Beek in an indication of how the two Dutchman may work together.
The club have held talks with the Ajax boss this week over potentially becoming the next permanent manager, and is said to be the leading candidate. Ten Hag had dealings with United 18 months ago when he allowed Van de Beek to move to Old Trafford in return for £35million.
The Netherlands international’s struggles at United have been well-documented and, as a consequence of limited game time, is now on loan at relegation-threatened Everton. Van de Beek has 50 appearances for United, but has started only 19 times.