Ivory Coast Striker Speaks on Following Erik Ten Hag to Manchester United

Ivory Coast Striker Speaks on Following Erik Ten Hag to Manchester United

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Sebastien Haller has broken his silence after reports emerged he could follow Erik ten Hag to Man United in the summer
  • According to the Ajax striker, he has no intention of dumping the Dutch giants as he is happy at the Amsterdam-based club
  • Haller has enjoyed a fine run of form under Ten Hag since his arrival at the club in January 2021 from West Ham United

Ajax forward Sebastien Haller has denied claims he could follow Erik ten Hag to Manchester United this summer.

Haller has been in hot form for the Dutch giants since his arrival from West Ham United back in January 2021.

Sebastien Haller of Ajax celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between SL Benfica and AFC Ajax. Photo by Octavio Passos.
Sebastien Haller of Ajax celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between SL Benfica and AFC Ajax. Photo by Octavio Passos.
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With United expected to enter the market in search of a prolific striker, Mirror UK reports speculation is rife Ten Hag could move with Haller to Old Trafford.

The Ajax boss will take charge of the Red Devils at the end of the season, with his arrival coming at a time the club are enduring a rough patch.

Haller has played an integral part in Ajax’s recent success that has them on course to lifting the domestic league in the Netherlands.

The French-born striker has notched an incredible 33 goals in 40 games this season to put Ten Hag on the brink of lifting a third title in his fifth season at the club.

Sebastien Haller linked with Old Trafford move

Having rediscovered his form under Ten Hag, Haller is believed to be among a host of Ajax stars who could follow him to Man United.

However, the Ivory Coast international has come out to pour cold water on the speculation, insisting he is happy at the Amsterdam-based outfit.

“Of course, there is interest from clubs. But I always say: interest is something different than an offer and a transfer is something else,” he said as quoted by Mirror UK.

“No, I won’t follow him. I feel good here at the club and in the city," he added when pressed to respond about the possibility of following Ten Hag to United.

Man United star set for Old Trafford exit

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that newly-promoted Premier League sides, Bournemouth and Fulham, are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Dean Henderson on loan.

The Man United goalkeeper has endured a torrid spell this season, managing just three appearances for the club in all competitions.

Henderson is believed to be more than willing to depart the Theatre of Dreams ina bid to relaunch his career.

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