Daley Blind admits he wants Jurrien Timber to stay at Ajax amid Man Utd interest

Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, with the 20-year-old emerging as one of Erik ten Hag’s top targets in his first transfer window.

Timber is thought to be a priority signing at United, with centre-back an area where they would like to strengthen following their worst-ever tally of conceded goals in the Premier League.

United have had varied success in signing players from the Eredivisie, with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Daley Blind and Memphis Depay experiencing very different stints at Old Trafford.

Blind, who was one of Louis van Gaal’s first signings in 2014, was appreciated by the United faithful and has now commented on his teammate’s future, admitting he would like him to stay at the Amsterdam club.

“He is wise enough to make his own choices,” Blind said in a press conference, via The Metro. “I don’t need to explain what kind of talent and player he is. How important he is to us.