Three-time European champions Manchester United are closing in on a £30m deal for towering Ajax Amsterdam defender Jurrien Timber according to transfer insider Pedro Almeida. It was revealed that the Red Devils are one step away from signing the centre back and that the two clubs have agreed a fee for the player.

New Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag asked for the signing of the defender and he has been backed accordingly if the report mentioned above is anything to go by.