Ajax coach Erik ten Hag is considering recruiting another former Ajax player to help solve a major problem at Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has his sights set on bringing back a former Ajax player to the team. Reports say that he is interested in signing defender Matthijs De Ligt, who is currently facing an uncertain future at Bayern Munich. After receiving the backing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, Ten Hag is now focused on revamping the squad for the upcoming season.

One of the key areas that United needs to improve is their defense, as they conceded 58 goals in the Premier League last season, the most they have let in all competitions since 1978/79. With Raphael Varane already leaving and Jonny Evans possibly following suit, the team is in need of a solid center-back. While they have shown interest in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, De Ligt is also being considered as he previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax.

According to reports from Germany, Bayern is open to letting De Ligt go this summer as they focus on rebuilding their own defense under new manager Vincent Kompany. They have already signed Hiroki Ito from Vfb Stuttgart and are targeting Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah. No official bid has been made by United yet, but Ten Hag remains a big admirer of De Ligt. He has already brought in three former Ajax players – Martinez, Antony, and Andre Onana – to the team.

While United is planning on making big signings this summer, they also have to be mindful of their spending due to the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. One player that they are interested in is Fulham's Joao Palhinha, but he seems to have his sights set on a move to Bayern. Additionally, the team is looking for a new striker and has a shortlist of three players – Ivan Toney, Joshua Zirkzee, and Jonathan David – under consideration. With Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood potentially leaving, United is looking to free up funds for a new attacking player.

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