What Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag told Brian Brobbey in phonecall amid transfer links

Ajax forward Brian Brobbey has previously admitted he'd like to move to Manchester United at some point during his career - as he continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The 21-year-old attacker, who made his debut for Holland last year, was understood to be a target for Erik ten Hag back in the summer of 2022, having previously worked with the forward during his time as Ajax manager. However, after an underwhelming stint at RB Leipzig, Brobbey decided to move back to the Johan Cruyff Arena - despite Ten Hag's efforts to persuade him to move to Old Trafford.

According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Reds are now ready to revisit their interest in the forward, who has scored 13 goals in all competitions, and make a swoop in this month's transfer window.

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Reporter Florian Plettenberg claims contact between Brobbey and United has continued since United's first move for the forward 18 months ago, with both parties having a "high appreciation" for each other. It is claimed a deal could be struck in the summer if a resurgent Ajax side are not willing to lose Brobbey this month.

In light of links with a move to Manchester United, it is worth revisiting the time the 21-year-old forward admitted he would like to play at Old Trafford - despite insisting he still had more to give Ajax.

When asked where he wanted to play one day by ESPN in September 2022, Brobbey replied. "Manchester United." Brobbey also revealed Ten Hag has told him he would 'like to have him in Manchester'.

He added: "Erik sent me a message, yes.