With Erik ten Hag now appointed as the next permanent manager of Manchester United, thoughts will now turn to who the club will sign in the summer transfer window. Ralf Rangnick suggested in a recent press conference that up to 10 new players could be needed and this will only be emphasised by the number of planned departures.
United can't invest heavily in every position so they will need to get creative. Many fans have suggested that Ten Hag will return to Ajax for players but why narrow your search down to one club?
The Eredivisie has plenty of talented players who could be moulded into superstars under Ten Hag. Below are five such players from Ajax and the Netherlands' other top clubs.
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Sebastien Haller
United need striking reinforcements in the summer window. With no Champions League football, there is a possibility that United could fail to convince real top-level strikers to move to Old Trafford. If that is the case, Haller could provide a useful backup option.
The Ivorian striker has worked with Ten Hag at both Utrecht and Ajax and fits the profile the Dutchman would want. And for a reported £35m he would be a cost-effective option.
Antony
One of the main Ajax players to be linked to United this summer. The Brazillian winger has stated in the past that he would be open to a move to the Premier League and may look for a new challenge at the end of this season.
Antony has 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season and would solve the club's issue on the right wing. In Ten Hag's team, the wingers are incredibly important and having a player that understands what the manager wants from his system would be beneficial.
Orkun Kokcu
United need a defensive midfielder in the summer, but they will also need a Paul Pogba replacement. Kokcu has been impressive for Feyenoord this season in the number eight role, scoring seven goals and registering eight assists in 29 Eredivisie games.
He would offer a cheap option and at 21 years old the hope is he would be able to develop into a top talent throughout Ten Hag's project. However, this could also be a position where the club look to spend more money given that they'll need to replace Pogba.
Marcos Senesi
Staying with Feyenoord, Senesi is a left-footed centre-back and at 24 years old he could present a cheaper option than his fellow countryman Lisandro Martinez who is currently playing under Ten Hag at Ajax. He has impressed both in the Eredivisie and Europe this season.
Nicknamed 'The Gladiator' he would add much-needed aggression to United's backline. He is also comfortable on the ball which is something that will be needed under Ten Hag.
Ibrahim Sangare
Finally, United need a defensive midfielder in the summer and Sangare could be the solution. PSV are second in the Eredivisie this season and still within touching distance of Ajax.
Sangare is defensively sound and able to dominate the opposition in the midfield. He does have some issues on the ball but if you surround him with other technically sound midfielders it may solve that problem.
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