It won’t come as any great surprise to anyone in the Netherlands that Erik ten Hag looks set to make Tyrell Malacia his first signing at Manchester United.
The new United boss is being linked with a string of his former Ajax protégés this summer. Progress is being made with Frenkie de Jong, while Antony and Jurrien Timber are also on his wish list.
Despite the obvious connection to the Eredivisie champions, it’s Ajax’s rivals who look set to provide Ten Hag with his first new addition at Old Trafford.
Malacia’s signing may come as a surprise to some, considering left-back wasn’t seen as an immediate priority heading into the summer. ALSO READ: Erik ten Hag has already provided Tyrell Malacia verdict as Manchester United begin talks Given Malacia’s showings against Ajax over the years though, it’s no surprise that Ten Hag wanted to grab him at the first opportunity.