Reports in Germany suggest the United boss, who has only recently discovered he will be trusted to continue at Old Trafford, is a big fan of his countryman.
We're playing the European Championship now , that's the most important thing, that's where I'm fully focused."
The Dutchman is not the only defender on United's agenda as they bid to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite however.
United's boss previously insisted on a clause that would allow him to sign-off on transfers, when first arriving at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, whose contract is due to expire at the end of next season, now appears set to be offered a new deal by United.
Manchester United are in the market to sign a defender this summer and Erik ten Hag could look to complete a transfer for Matthijs de Ligt, who he worked with at Ajax
Erik ten Hag is eyeing a deal for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer.
Reports in Germany suggest the United boss, who has only recently discovered he will be trusted to continue at Old Trafford, is a big fan of his countryman. The Red Devils are monitoring his situation closely, with the former Ajax and Juventus star deemed to have an uncertain future
De Ligt is currently in Germany with the Netherlands as they compete in Euro 2024 but did not feature in his side's 2-1 over Poland on Sunday. The 24-year-old has yet to speak to his new boss Vincent Kompany, while Bayern have been linked to the likes of Jonathan Tah and Levi Colwill.
United's target is unconcerned by the lack of contact for the moment however. "I haven't spoken to the new coach yet," he said on Thursday.
"But that's normal during the European Championship. We're playing the European Championship now , that's the most important thing, that's where I'm fully focused."
De Ligt will be allowed to leave Bayern, should a suitable offer arrive. The Dutchman is not the only defender on United's agenda as they bid to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite however.
The Red Devils have already seen a bid dismissed by the Toffees. Branthwaite's club are adamant they will not allow the 21-year-old ace leave on the cheap, that could see United turn their attention elsewhere.
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After being told by Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he would not be sacked during a meeting in Ibiza, Ten Hag determined that he would not be prepared to relinquish control in his role identifying possible transfer targets - and he would decide the team's style of play. United's boss previously insisted on a clause that would allow him to sign-off on transfers, when first arriving at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, whose contract is due to expire at the end of next season, now appears set to be offered a new deal by United. The 56-year-old's position may have been strengthen after the club decided to stick with him following meetings with the likes of Thomas Tuchel.
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