Erik ten Hag may still be the Ajax manager for now, but clearly has one eye on proceedings at Manchester United as reports state he has already identified eight players he will aim to keep and work closely with at Old Trafford.
The 52-year-old has insisted that his full focus remains in Amsterdam as he looks to secure his third Eredivisie title with the Dutch giants. United have already confirmed Ten Hag will succeed current interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who is expected to transition into a boardroom role from next season onwards.
It has been an incredibly underwhelming season in the red half of Manchester, with the Red Devils sacking club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from his post as boss in late-November before the temporary appointment of Rangnick. Plenty of players have fallen well below the lofty expectations placed on them in the summer.
