Former Ajax and Netherlands striker Marco van Basten has previously waxed lyrical about Manchester United-linked defender Jurrien Timber, not least about his ball-playing credentials.
Following Erik ten Hag's appointment as manager, United, who unveiled the Dutchman to the media on Monday, are being heavily linked with signing the Ajax defender.
Capable of playing at both right-back and centre-back, Timber is viewed as one of the most promising defenders in European football.
The 20-year-old played a key role in Ajax's latest Eredivisie title success this season, earning him the club's Talent of the Year award.
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