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Ajax would be “gutted” if Manchester United can poach two of their top targets in addition to manager Erik ten Hag, according to a Dutch football expert.

Ten Hag looks to be the likeliest candidate to take the Manchester United manager’s job in the summer. He would be replacing Ralf Rangnick, whose spell as interim manager would subsequently conclude.

After building up a reputation at Ajax, it could be time for Ten Hag to test himself in the Premier League. At Old Trafford, he would be in line for one of the biggest jobs in the world.

Despite the stature of Manchester United, though, a lot of work needs to be done to their squad. They risk missing out on Champions League football for next season, which may reduce their appeal too.

But Ten Hag could already be making plans for potential signings. In that regard, reports recently surfaced tipping him to bring two Ajax players with him.

On the agenda are defender Jurrien Timber and attacker Antony. Neither has played in the Premier League before, but are the kind of young talents that could take the next step and keep developing under Ten Hag.

According to Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, losing the pair may even be a bigger blow for Ajax than seeing their manager depart.

He told Sky Sports News: “Well I have to go back to those Ajax fans, who would be gutted to