Jurrien Timber representatives 'in England' over Manchester United move and more rumours

Representatives of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber are already in England to discuss a move to Manchester United, according to reports.

The 20-year-old has emerged as a potential addition under incoming manager Erik ten Hag - who gave the Dutchman his Ajax debut aged just 18. United are looking for defensive reinforcements after their frailties at the back have been exposed this season.

Captain Harry Maguire has come under scrutiny for his performances in a United shirt, leading to questions surrounding his role as captain. The Manchester Evening News reported previously that United had revived their interest in Villarreal defender Pau Torres as they target a centre-back this summer.

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But with the arrival of Ten Hag, Timber has been a name repeatedly mooted to follow him from Ajax to Old Trafford. Journalist Jonathan Shrager, via the Express, has reported that the defender's representatives are currently in London to 'learn' United's plans.

Meanwhile, Reims striker Hugo Etikite looks set to leave the French side this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 19-year-old forward has previously been linked with a move to United, as the Reds step up their efforts to eradicate their attacking problems.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has previously expressed the need for a 'young striker' and has been forced to field a starting XI without a recognised forward after injury problems for Edinson Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo whilst Marcus Rashford has struggled for form under the German. Cavani is out of contract in the summer and the Italian journalist reports that Newcastle - who were close to signing him in January - are still working on a