This article contains affiliate links. We will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. The Dutch manager is often keen to continue working with certain players who are familiar with his methods and tactics. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is hopeful of injecting fresh quality into his newly acquired squad with several marquee arrivals anticipated.
United are keen to rebuild their backline at the end of the season as well, with Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane both expected to move on. However, there is also uncertainty around Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to shake up United’s ranks this summer (Image: Getty). According to Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf, Ajax would be keen to bring Ten Hag back to the Eredivisie if the opportunity did present itself over the summer – having recently been rejected by former Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
The 54-year-old is viewed as the ‘dream manager target’ at the Johan Cruyff Arena and he could therefore walk straight into a new job if United do decide to part ways with him this summer. The higher powers at the Theatre of Dreams may be hopeful that Ten Hag does not buck that trend when he returns to Ajax and will push for some of his current fringe stars to follow in his footsteps and head to Holland. The likes of Antony, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia would all fit the bill as players who Ten Hag are particularly fond of but also could leave United this summer, and therefore deals could be struck over the summer for their services. Youngsters who are also on the fringes of the Red Devils first-team could also find themselves become the subject of loan interest from Ajax too.