EPL: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Man Utd In Advance Talks To Sign Ajax Star

• Fabrizio Romano Confirms Man Utd In Advance Talks To Sign Ajax Star.

• The Ajax defender is known to be on board with the move to Old Trafford and United has held talks with the player’s representatives.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are progressing from initial to advance talks with Ajax over the potential transfer of Jurrien Timber following weeks of reports.

Timber has been linked with United since Erik Ten Hag was appointed as the clubs’ new manager with the Dutchman being a huge fan of the defender.

The Ajax defender is known to be on board with the move to Old Trafford and United has held talks with the player’s representatives.

Timber excelled last season for Ajax and it is known that Ten Hag is keen to bring the defender with him to Old Trafford.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the latest on the situation is “Timber has two years left on his contract so Ajax may value him at about £43m. #MUFC’s discussions with Ajax are at an initial stage. Erik ten Hag is also monitoring Pau Torres.”

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United will be working over the next weeks to start to finalise deals for their top targets.

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