Erik ten Hag contacts Frenkie de Jong as Manchester United fans have Antony transfer theory

Here are your Manchester United headlines for Friday, May 13:

Manchester United's recruitment plans accelerate

Manchester United football director John Murtough attended Tottenham's 3-0 victory over Arsenal on Thursday night as United's recruitment plans accelerate. Murtough met incoming manager Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam on Thursday and then returned to England to attend additional recruitment meetings.

READ MORE: United weighing up move for De Jong

United are weighing up a possible deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are aiming to sign another midfielder, at least one forward and a centre-back. Moves for a full-back and a goalkeeper are also under consideration, depending on outgoings.

Although United have one more game this season at Crystal Palace, senior club figures are already keen to draw a line under a disastrous campaign and place the emphasis on next season. Murtough was in attendance for United's FA Youth Cup final victory over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst has the full story.

Fans have Ajax star Antony theory after post

United fans bombarded Ajax winger Antony with messages pleading with him to make the move to Old Trafford, after he was pictured with his agent in France on Thursday. The Brazilian has been in fine form for the Dutch giants this season, scoring 12 goals and adding 10 assists to help Ajax to yet another Eredivisie title.

His performances have led to speculation that he could be a target for his outgoing manager, with Erik ten Hag set to make the move to United at the end of the campaign. United will be in the market for new forwards this summer, with interim boss Ralf Rangnick suggesting they will need