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title: "Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Jurrien Timber update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/jurrien-timber-man-utd-transfer-latest-serious-interest-romano-ten-hag/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2022-06-01T07:15:31Z"
modified: "2022-06-01T07:15:31Z"
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# Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Jurrien Timber update

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/)’s interest in Ajax defender Jurrien Timber ‘is concrete and serious’, according to [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1531240010564915200).**

### The Lowdown: Nunez move close?

Erik ten Hag is [yet to make](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/transfers/verein/985/saison_id/2022) his first signing as Red Devils manager, although he may not have to wait much longer.

Journalist [Dean Jones](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/manchester-united-transfer-update-darwin-nunez/) has recently stated that United are ‘extremely close’ to signing Benfica striker Darwin Nunez. The transfer insider described a potential move for the Uruguayan as ‘brilliant’, and it looks as if Old Trafford chiefs and Ten Hag are also keen on Timber.

### The Latest: Romano’s update on Timber

[Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1531240010564915200) took to Twitter on Monday lunchtime to provide an update on Timber. The transfer expert revealed that United’s interest in the 20-year-old ‘is concrete and serious’ with a deal at the early stages.

The Dutchman’s name has been discussed internally with Ten Hag, even though Ajax have offered the defender a new contract.

Romano also said in a piece for [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/30/manchester-united-begin-talks-with-ajax-over-defender-jurrien-timber) that United have made contact over a potential move for the [£43m-valued](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/30/manchester-united-begin-talks-with-ajax-over-defender-jurrien-timber) defender.

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### The Verdict: Fingers crossed

Ten Hag knows all about Timber’s qualities and made him a [regular](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jurrien-timber/leistungsdaten/spieler/420243) for Ajax last season as the Amsterdam giants conceded just [19](https://www.skysports.com/eredivisie-table) times in [34](https://www.skysports.com/eredivisie-table) league games.

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He can also play as a [right-back](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jurrien-timber/leistungsdaten/spieler/420243) if required, something which could prove handy if the Red Devils manage to offload [Aaron Wan-Bissaka](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12616652/aaron-wan-bissaka-manchester-united-open-to-offers-for-defender-in-summer-transfer-window).

Pau Torres is another defensive target who United have discussed, according to [Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1531240010564915200), so a defensive overhaul seems to be a priority for Ten Hag, and Timber could be the first defender to arrive at Old Trafford under the new regime.

***In other news: [Reliable journalist leaks Man Utd talks as Ten Hag now eyes ‘terrific’ Englishman](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-karl-darlow/)***