Tyrell Malacia's Manchester United decision could send a message to another Erik ten Hag target

Manchester United's summer transfer business finally appears to be in full swing. The Manchester Evening News understands that Tyrell Malacia is undergoing a medical before being announced as the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era.

The left-back had impressed Ten Hag during his time at Feyenoord, where he played against United's new manager in the Eredivisie. And that was enough for United to sanction a €15m deal to secure his signature.

Malacia is expected to initially play back-up to Luke Shaw before eventually challenging the English left-back for a starting spot. This means that the club will be open to offers for both Alex Telles and Brandon Williams as they look to raise funds and clear space in the squad for more signings.

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Aside from finally securing a signing, what will please United fans most is that Malacia looks to have chosen to move to Old Trafford despite the looming international threat from Louis van Gaal, who has already seemingly stopped Ten Hag from signing another of his top targets. Jurrien Timber was Ten Hag's top defensive target but Van Gaal's World Cup warning looks to have killed the deal.

The Netherlands boss has stated in numerous press conferences that if players wanted to go to the World Cup in November they needed regular minutes, and even outright warned Timber about the move. "I think a player of his quality can play in the Premier League," he said. "That is not a problem. If he has to make this big step now, that's the question. It is not so wise I think (to move to United). He has to play.”

This particularly annoyed United fans as Van Gaal had also tried to warn Ten Hag about taking the job months earlier. The Netherlands manager