Ajax’s Jurrien Timber was in attendance at Wembley for the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag has long-admired the Dutch centre-back, with whom he worked throughout his time in Amsterdam.
Timber lifted the Eredivisie title twice under Ten Hag, as well as the KNVB Cup.
He signed a new deal last summer with the club despite speculation that he would follow his former manager to Manchester, with the Reds holding “concrete interest” in overseeing a deal.
After opting to commit to the club for another season, he is now being linked yet again with a move away following a substandard campaign with Ajax under now-sacked coach Alfred Schreuder.
Given that Ten Hag is reportedly scouring the market for a new centre-back, chances are he will reignite interest in his former protegee.
Timber spotted at Wembley
The 21-year-old may also be swaying towards a switch to Old Trafford, as he took the time to travel to England and watch the Red Devils in their cup final.
👀 Here’s former Ten Hag player Jurrien Timber at Wembley today in attendance for Man United vs Man City FA Cup final.
Ajax rejeacted multiple approaches by Manchester United for Timber deal last summer — current contract expires in 2025.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 3, 2023
