Manchester United transfer news LIVE Frenkie de Jong and Antony to Man Utd latest

Manchester United are working towards their first signing under Erik ten Hag.

Following a dismal season in the Premier League and beyond, United have turned to Ten Hag to recapture former glories and the Dutchman wants to sign five players during the summer transfer window. Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber and Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona are among his top targets.

Beyond that, free agent Christian Eriksen is on the radar, but United face competition there from Brentford, where the Dane spent six months last season, and his former club Tottenham. Antony is also being pursued from Ajax and United want a back-up goalkeeper to replace Nottingham Forest-bound Dean Henderson.

Elsewhere in the Premier League scene, neighbours Manchester City are closing in on signing Kalvin Phillips. United had put the initial framework in for a swoop for him before Ten Hag took charge.

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Wayne Rooney has left his role as manager at League One side Derby County.

The former United captain had been in charge at Pride Park since 2020.

Rooney's spell saw the club plunge further into crisis, with Derby going into administration and being relegated from the Championship last season.

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United want to sign Jurrien Timber and Antony from Ajax this summer window.

However, they might encounter a stumbling block when it comes to Timber.

Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder suggested he could stay in Amsterdam next season.

But he stopped short of making similar comments when speaking about Antony. Here's what he said.

Reports are circulating that Matthijs de Ligt will hand in a transfer request.

United wanted the player in 2019 when he instead opted to sign