Erik ten Hag wants to bring Brian Brobbey to Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is eyeing a reunion with RB Leipzig striker Brian Brobbey, German publication Bild claims.

The 20-year-old started his career at Ajax (October 2020) after graduating through their academy, but left them on a free transfer last summer.

However, he struggled at Leipzig where he was a regular on the bench, and this contributed to him rejoining Ajax on a short-term loan in January.

Having impressed under Ten Hag during the back end of last season, it is now claimed that the Dutch tactician wants to bring him to Old Trafford.

Ajax are also interested in re-signing him, but Ten Hag could beat his former club with United now prepared to meet the €15 million price tag.

Ten Hag and Brobbey have already spoken with each other. It appears United could be in pole position to sign the highly-rated striker.

Brobbey could excel at Man Utd under Ten Hag’s guidance

Brobbey was largely on the bench for RB Leipzig after his switch last summer. He registered just three assists from 13 appearances across all competitions.

However, he managed to change his fortunes after his loan return to Ajax. The Dutchman netted seven goals alongside one assist. He scored in four of the final five games of the Eredivisie campaign.

Hence, there are no surprises that Ten Hag wants another reunion. Brobbey is far from the finished article, but has impressed with his speed and strength, and also has a superb leap in the air.

At just 20, he has plenty of room for progress. Ten Hag may feel he can transform the youngster into a potential world-beater. He could be a leading striker for United over the next decade.

It is unclear whether Cristiano Ronaldo will continue at the club amid his desire to play Champions League football, but a move for Brobbey suggests that United are already looking into the future.

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