Man Utd 'admire' Arsenal target Jorrel Hato, player wants move to north London
manchester united have joined the race to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax Amsterdam and will offer competition to Arsenal for your signature, HITC has exclusively reported.
Erik ten Hag He has taken advantage of his relationship with Ajax Amsterdam to bring players such as Antony and Lisandro Martínez to Manchester United and likes another name in his former recruit's setup.
Like Arsenal, Manchester United are also in the transfer market for a left-back amid concerns over Tyrell Malacia's fitness and to add competition for Luke Shaw.
Hato recently signed a new contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena but remains linked with a move elsewhere following the Eredivisie side's failure to secure European football next season, HITC adds.
The 18-year-old impressed at Ajax Amsterdam and was the winner of this year's Marco van Basten Award, given to the best player in the club's squad.
It is doubtful whether or not Manchester United can guarantee him a regular place, hence a transfer to Arsenal would perhaps appeal to the Dutch teenager.
Arsenal remain favorites for Hato's signing
According to the report, Jorrel Hato is in favor of a move to north London despite having attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal are said to be in “pole position” for his signature.
He first division The runners-up also attempted to sign him in the winter and are set to reignite interest in the 18-year-old's services ahead of next season, the report adds.
Some days ago, we inform that Arsenal were described as “extremely interested” in signing Hato in the summer transfer window and are even willing to sacrifice Jakub Kiwior in the process.
In fact, the Emirates Stadium would be a better option for Hato, compared to Old Trafford, as there are still inconsistencies within Manchester United's sporting project.
Firstly, Erik ten Hag's future at the club is still unclear and secondly, Hato may have to settle for a marginal role as Shaw's understudy, thus halting his development.
At Arsenal he would have a leading role since Oleksandr Zinchenko has lost Arteta's trust. The coach's experience in getting the best out of several young players will help Hato's growth.
United's interest could help Ajax Amsterdam ask for a better transfer fee, but with Hato trending towards joining Arsenal, it is the Gunners' transfer that loses out.
