Juventus have moved quickly to try and tie down Matthijs de Ligt to a new contract, amid reported interest from Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag worked with the Dutch defender during their time at Ajax and he is now keen for a reunion at Old Trafford. The new United boss is now in the UK, having cut short his time in the Netherlands to get a headstart on the mammoth Red Devils rebuilding job.
Ten Hag will be in attendance for United’s final game of a miserable Premier League season, where defeat at Crystal Palace could see them drop down in the Europa Conference League next season. That would have an immediate impact on his recruitment plans, as he looks to bring in players capable of implementing his high-pressing style.
