Ajax interested in signing Manchester United outcast in January swoop
Manchester United get off to winning start under Ralf Rangnick
It was not pretty.
It was not comprehensive. But Manchester United did get Ralf Rangnick’s managerial reign off to a winning start thanks to a goal from midfielder Fred in the last 20 minutes of the game.
Fred curled his second Premier League goal of the season into the top corner with his unfavoured right boot 🔥
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 6, 2021
Despite the thought that wholesale changes might have been made under new management, it was an unchanged lineup that was named, which could hand further incentive for those who were already contemplating a move away from the club.
Dean Henderson on Ajax’s radar
Now, as per The Manchester Evening News, reserve goalkeeper Dean Henderson is on Ajax’s wishlist.
Ajax are interested in signing Dean Henderson in January on loan, with Andre Onana due to leave next year. Edwin van der Sar a big admirer and Ajax enquired about Henderson 18 months ago #mufc https://t.co/eqInJUC5OW
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) December 7, 2021
This comes as they appear set to lose first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana, with the Cameroonian out of contract in the summer, and on the verge of joining Italian champions Inter Milan.
André Onana plans are still clear and confirmed. Verbal agreement reached with Inter since July, four year deal to be signed in the next months 🔵🇨🇲 #Inter
Inter still not worried by other clubs competition – deal to be completed once Onana will be allowed to sign as free agent. pic.twitter.com/OwLcCQ8qEv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 14, 2021
It remains to be seen how Henderson would fit into the current Ajax side, with Onana having just returned from a doping ban. However, should he make the move to Amsterdam, he would be able to play in the latter stages of the Champions League, and earn invaluable experience in the process.
Should it be a move that Manchester United pursue?
