‘Maybe will happen’ - Steven Bergwijn makes Manchester United transfer admission

Tottenham attacker Steven Bergwijn has hinted that a potential move to Manchester United could be on the cards.

The Dutchman had made just four Premier League starts for Tottenham this season and just once since Antonio Conte's appointment. Despite this, Bergwijn has scored three times across 18 substitute appearances and the 24-year-old appears far from happy at Spurs.

Ajax were keen to bring Bergwijn back to the Eredivisie in January, a move which Conte reportedly blocked, but the forward has admitted a lack of game time is forcing him to think about his future plans.

Speaking candidly to Dutch news outlet AD, Bergiwjn said: "A (starting) place? Here? I honestly don't think so. It's a difficult story for me.

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"It's good up front, but I don't play much. There are still four games to go and after that, we will see in the summer what is best for both parties.”

Incoming United boss Erik ten Hag is said to be an admirer of Bergwijn and could make a move for him when he arrives at Old Trafford. The player himself seems open to the idea albeit conceded no contact over a potential switch has been made.

He added: "I haven't spoken to him yet. But who knows, maybe that will happen."

The Netherlands international admitted he expected "more playing time" after his remarkable stoppage-time brace in January's 3-2 victory over Leicester.

With an intention of getting into his country’s World Cup squad for Qatar this winter on his mind, former PSV player Bergwijn said: "It's important to me that I'm going to play now. Ajax would certainly be an option (as a transfer destination).

“A return to the Netherlands would certainly be an option for me. The World Cup is