Sources: Man Utd now make contact to sign £27m-rated star at top of his game; he loves Ten Hag
Manchester United have made contact over a move for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, according to ESPN.
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Erik ten Hag needs to clear out any doubters this summer or face Manchester United failure
Manchester United reportedly have a group of players who already doubt Erik ten Hag. If that is the case, they need to be sent packing this summer. The Times newspaper reported that players at Old Trafford already have concerns that the incoming Dutch manager does not have the strength to overcome and tackle the problems looming at the club.
Man Utd news: Charting the Ajax managers who went on to taste title glory elsewhere
Planet Sport has gone back through the records to assess how managers fare after Ajax.
Davis Cup: Great Britain drawn against USA, Kazakhstan and Holland in group stage
This time, the US can boast two top-20 players in Taylor Fritz and Reilly Opelka, while Kazakhstan are led by 32nd-ranked Alexander Bublik and the Dutch by another top-40 player in Botic Van De Zandschulp.
Great Britain learn Davis Cup group draw, Novak Djokovic’s Serbia to face Rafael Nadal’s Spain
Great Britain have been drawn against the United States, Kazakhstan and the Netherlands in the group stage of the Davis Cup. All three of the matches will be played in Glasgow from September 14-18. Ad/> The top two teams from the four groups will advance to the knockout stages, which will be played in Malaga, Spain from November 21-27.
Erik ten Hag reunion could help Manchester United finally solve midfield problem
It appeared to be a match made in heaven but if it hasn't quite been hell it has certainly been purgatory. Frenkie de Jong has been trapped below the quality level he should be soaring to at Barcelona ever since he made the move.
Paul Scholes urges Manchester United to appoint Edwin van der Sar alongside Erik ten Hag
Paul Scholes has suggested Manchester United should appoint Edwin van der Sar in order to give Erik ten Hag a link with the club’s board. Ten Hag is set to arrive as United’s new manager at the end of the season, having had his appointment officially announced last week.
Why Formula 1 is pushing for sprint races expansion
The original plan was an increase from the three staged in 2021 to six this season, but that was derailed by a debate over the financial implications amid a tighter budget cap. As a result, there will again be three sprints this year, with last weekend's Imola event to be followed by Austria and Brazil.