Before the transfer window officially opens, John Murtough attended Tottenham's win over Arsenal as well as other recruitment meetings.
Manchester United football director John Murtough was in attendance at Tottenham's 3-0 win over Arsenal on Thursday night, as United's recruitment efforts ramp up.
Murtough met with incoming manager Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam on Thursday before returning to England for more recruitment discussions.
United is considering a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as well as another midfielder, at least one attacker, and a center-back. Depending on outgoings, moves for a full-back and a goalkeeper are also being considered
Although United has one more game this season against Crystal Palace, senior club executives are eager to put an end to a catastrophic season and focus on next season. Murtough was at Old Trafford on Wednesday night for United's FA Youth Cup final triumph over Nottingham Forest.
Ten Hag is said to have contacted De Jong's agent, Ali Dursun, to see whether De Jong would be interested in joining United. Dursun has also been Donny van de Beek's agent since October.
Madrid, Real. Matt Judge, the departing director of negotiations, inquired about a young Premier League striker last month.
Eric Bailly and Phil Jones want to leave, Dean Henderson will seek regular playing time elsewhere if he is not Ten Hag's first-choice goalkeeper, Anthony Martial is open for transfer, and United may cut their losses with Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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