Former Manchester United target branded substandard by Marco van Basten Van Basten says Ten Hag's target, who was previously linked to Man Utd, is not up to par technically.

According to Marco van Basten, Ajax's young striker Brian Brobbey still has a long way to go in his development. The former Ajax player believes that Brobbey is lacking in technical ability and is not a natural finisher. Instead, van Basten feels that Dutch national team player Wout Weghorst would offer more to the team.

Brobbey, who came through Ajax's academy, briefly left for RB Leipzig before returning on loan and then permanently for a hefty fee. It was reported that Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag had his eye on the 22-year-old and even reached out to discuss a potential move to Old Trafford. However, van Basten believes that Brobbey would not have been a good fit for the English club due to his lack of composure in front of goal.

"He is not a cool guy, not a finisher," van Basten stated on Ziggo Sport's "Rondo" show. "He is a hard worker and a good point of contact, but he is not a refined player. He always seems to be in a duel, pushing and pulling, and that is not a smart way to play."

Van Basten also blames Ajax for not properly developing Brobbey and points to Weghorst, who joined Ajax from Burnley, as a shining example of what a striker should be. "The entire training is accountable. What have you done with this young boy all these years?" van Basten questioned. "He has natural strength and explosiveness, but he is technically substandard. It should be second nature for him to make an average pass, but that seems to be lacking in his game."

The former Dutch international also praised Weghorst for his continued improvement and dedication to training. "Weghorst gets better with age," van Basten said. "He's a perfect example of what hard work and dedication can do for a player. That's a path that Brobbey can also take."

In the end, van Basten believes that Brobbey still has a lot of room to grow and improve as a player. He acknowledges that Brobbey has his own strengths, but believes that he needs to work on his technical ability and decision-making to reach his full potential. As for Weghorst, van Basten sees him as a role model for young players like Brobbey to follow.

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