Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said there are “no agreements” in place to bring any of his Ajax players with him to Old Trafford when he takes charge at end of the campaign.
The 52-year-old was announced as United next permanent manager on a three-year deal with an option for a further year on April 22 to end months of speculation.
And it had been reported Ten Hag was keen on bringing some of his Ajax players to the Premier League as part of his move to Old Trafford, with centre-back Jurrien Timber one of those linked.
However, the Ajax boss revealed that he has not discussed any deals yet and is focused on the Dutch giants’ title race.
“No, there are no agreements about that,” he said, when asked about the matter at his press conference on Friday. “I now have very good players, but it’s not an issue at all.”
Ajax lead PSV Eindhoven by four points with three games left and Ten Hag can clinch his third title if they beat AZ Alkmaar and their rivals lose to Feyenoord.
The United’s new manager will be keen to leave on a high note after losing out to PSV in the KNVB Cup and has parked all of his future duties with the Red Devils for the time being.
Ten Hag has already decided what to do with Cristiano Ronaldo, with the player facing an uncertain future when he arrives. United can no longer finish in the top four and the absence of Champions League football next season may encourage him to search for another club.
When asked about Ronaldo’s future, the coach again dodged making any definitive comment, adding: “Those are questions for the future. We are in an important title race and an important week. I now want to focus my attention on that and not on Manchester United.”
