Erik ten Hag's Man Utd appointment 'confirmed' by Ajax chief in intriguing admission

Man Utd fans set off flares as they protest against the Glazers

Cian Cowley opens up about Conor McGregor's first spar back

CCTV footage of Errol Spence Jr's Ferrari crash

Jake Paul talks Hollywood and MMA

Man United fans protest against Glazers

Tuchel has sympathy for Gallagher missing out on facing Chelsea in cup

Conor McGregor talks UFC return as he leaves adjourned court case

Amir Khan is escorted off plane by police on way to training camp

Man Utd 'close in' on deal for ten Hag as new manager

Jake Paul gives his take on Tommy Fury's next fight

Ajax chief Gerry Hamstra has seemingly confirmed Erik ten Hag is on the way to Manchester United after failing to sign a new contract with the Amsterdam giants.

The newly-appointed technical director was quizzed about Ten Hag ahead of Sunday afternoon's Dutch Cup final against PSV Eindhoven and confessed Ajax had tried "everything" to keep hold of their manager - to no avail so far. Hamstra even confirmed there was a new contract on the table for the Dutchman and vowed to continue his efforts to convince him to stay.

"I can be very succinct about that," he told ESPN Netherlands of Ten Hag's situation. "We have done everything we can and are doing everything we can to keep him on board. Contract extension offered? Yes. More money? Everything that comes with it, without going into detail."

Hamstra also admitted the ball is in Ten Hag's court, adding: "Erik can ultimately determine his own future, he is old and wise enough for that. We have two scenarios: we really hope he stays, it makes sense that there is interest in him. And if he doesn't stay, we have to be ready for the second scenario."

Ten Hag has just over a year remaining on his current contract and he is believed