Ten Hag Pursues Transfer for Striker Previously Snubbed by Man Utd

Erik ten Hag eyes a transfer as Man Utd considers swoop for Ajax frontman, previously rejected.

Erik ten Hag Eyes Man Utd Transfer Move for Striker Brian Brobbey

Erik ten Hag, eyeing a transfer for Ajax’s Brian Brobbey, has the striker on Manchester United’s radar.

Despite previously rejecting a lucrative move to Old Trafford, 21-year-old Brobbey opted to rejoin Ajax after a challenging stint with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Brobbey’s revelation sheds light on Ten Hag’s interest, as United considered a bid for the Dutch international during the summer of 2022 when RB Leipzig signalled their openness to offers for the player.

Now back in Amsterdam, Brobbey reflects on his decision to turn down a move to Old Trafford, expressing contentment with his current stint at Ajax.

Brobbey Chooses Joy Over Money, Snubs Man Utd for Ajax Return

Initially loaned to Ajax from RB Leipzig, Manchester United considered a £16 million bid to secure the forward’s permanent move after deeming him surplus.

Despite the tempting financial offer presented by United and Erik ten Hag’s persuasion, Brian Brobbey prioritized happiness over money, choosing to return to Ajax.

Reports suggest that Ten Hag still has the powerful forward in his sights, aiming to bolster the team’s goal-scoring capabilities.

Brobbey revealed that Ten Hag, during discussions, highlighted the substantial financial benefits awaiting him at United, but the forward’s unwavering decision was to pursue joy and a return to Ajax.

Brobbey’s Ajax Return, Choosing Ajax Over Man Utd

Despite Manchester United’s interest, Brian Brobbey insisted on returning to Ajax, with his agent Jose Fortes Rodriguez forgoing a substantial percentage of the sell-on clause to facilitate the move.

Brobbey, expected to lead Holland’s strike force at the Euros, rejoined Ajax amid the team’s season-long struggles.

Having previously worked under Erik ten Hag, who gave him his debut at Ajax, Brobbey made the move to Leipzig when his contract expired in 2021.

However, he describes the decision as a big mistake, expressing frustration at Ajax’s unexpected signing of Sebastien Haller, the most expensive purchase ever.

The promise of limited playing time further fueled Brobbey’s discontent with the situation.