According to Sky Germany, Ten Hag is eager to secure Brobbey’s transfer before the January window closes. Despite a previous rejection from the Ajax striker in 2022, the Manchester United manager is keen to bring him on board. Brobbey turned down a lucrative move to Old Trafford, opting instead to return to Ajax, even after a persuasive phone call from Ten Hag. Ajax is currently unwilling to part with Brobbey, indicating that Ten Hag might have to postpone the acquisition until the summer.

Manchester United has faced scoring challenges this season, despite significant investment in Rasmus Hojlund during the summer. Hojlund has struggled with only two Premier League goals, largely due to a lack of support. Brobbey, who boasts 13 goals and four assists in 25 matches for Ajax this season, remains in Ten Hag’s considerations despite the earlier rejection.

In December 2023, Brobbey made Ajax history by becoming the third-youngest player, after Rafael van der Vaart and Kasper Dolberg, to score 30 Eredivisie goals. He achieved this milestone against PEC Zwolle at the age of 21 years and 319 days.

While Ten Hag has already brought in Lisandro Martinez and Antony from his former club, it remains uncertain whether he will make another attempt to sign Brobbey. Manchester United is also rumored to be interested in several other attackers, including Benjamin Sesko, Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, and Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

Brian Brobbey

This season he played in total 16 times for 1315 minutes for Eredivisie.

Brian Brobbey scored 9 goals for Ajax. He procured 4 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Eredivisie. In the last match Ajax won 3-2 against Go Ahead Eagles.

Ajax performance and stats

Ajax is currently 5th in the Eredivisie with 28 points.

In the last 16 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Ajax won 2-3 against Go Ahead Eagles.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 38 goals and conceding 32.​

Ajax will play the next match in Eredivisie against RKC Waalwijk on Sunday 21st of January in Amsterdam. The prediction is Ajax winning the match.​

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United is currently 7th in the Premier League with 32 points.

In the last 21 games, it has won 10 times, drawn twice, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester United drawn 2-2 against Tottenham Hotspur.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 29.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday 30th of January in Wolverhampton.​