FABRIZIO ROMANO: Man Utd setting eagle eyes to sign another Ajax star as Erik ten Hag considers summer swoop

A move for the Mexican is seen as a possibility as Ten Hag likes the defensive midfielder, who he has formerly worked with at Ajax. During his tenure in the Eredivisie, the 26-year-old was frequently linked with United. Alvarez signed a £35 million ($44.4m) contract to join the Hammers last summer, and he impressed as Declan Rice’s replacement.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  If Ten Hag’s side do sign Alvarez this summer, this will be the fourth former Ajax player signed by the Dutchman during his tenure at Old Trafford since 2022. The three former Ajax players that the Red Devils signed so far have been Antony, Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana.

• WHAT NEXT FOR ALVAREZ?

  It is likely that if Alvarez is to make a move away from the club this summer, it will likely only be put in action after the end of Mexico’s Copa America campaign, with Jamie Lozano having called up the West Ham star.