Ajax coach Erik ten Hag is in regular contact with several Manchester United players are he chases the vacant manager's job.
Ten Hag, 52, is a strong candidate to become the next permanent manager at Old Trafford after interim Ralf Rangnick steps down at the end of the season.
The Times reports that Ten Hag has carried out his due diligence on the United team by asking players about the squad via third parties. He is also seeking to learn as much information as he can about the way the club is run.
Ten Hag has gained a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football in five years with Ajax, leading them to two Eredivisie titles and the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019.
They were beaten on that occasion by Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham side and the two managers top United's shortlist, with the club seeking to confirm the appointment as early as possible to best prepare for next season.
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