Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Manchester United will not be doing any more business with Ajax anytime soon.
The Red Devils signed Lisandro Martínez and Antony in the summer shortly after hiring Erik ten Hag as coach.
Donny van de Beek also moved to Old Trafford in 2020 and Romano believes such an active route between clubs is unlikely to see much more movement in the near future.
However, he believes United will continue to keep an eye on the Eredivisie as they look to improve their squad and reshape it in the image of Ten Hag.
Speaking to Give Me Sport, the trusted reporter said: “It would be particular to see a club sign three or four players from the same club in the space of a year.
“So I think it could be from other clubs, but I’m sure United will monitor that market.”
It’s a market that has proved fruitful for United in the past, with Sir Alex Ferguson recruiting the likes of Jaap Stam, Park Ji-Sung and Ruud Van Nistelrooy straight from the Eredivisie.
Under Ten Hag, three players have already joined directly from the Netherlands-based club, with Tyrell Malacia joining from Feyenoord along with the Ajax pair in the summer transfer window.
United were also heavily linked to Jurrien Timber in the summer, although the defender ended up agreeing to stay in Amsterdam and sign new terms.
If Romano is to be believed, that transfer is not likely to be resurrected in the summer of 2023.
PSV’s Joey Veerman could be a more likely option, particularly given United’s lack of progressing midfielders with the ball.
A highly creative midfielder who is also usually good for one or two goals, Veerman could easily fit into the side as a cover or rotation option for Christian Eriksen or Bruno Fernandes.
AZ Alkmaars’ Jesper Karlsson has also been mentioned, although as a left winger he may not be a priority target given United’s current options on that flank.
Both players are 24 and could contribute to Ten Hag’s revolution at Old Trafford, but in any event, United will likely have to wait until the summer before any such deals can be finalized.
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