Manchester United Transfer News: Daley Blind Return to Ajax, Latest Rumours

Manchester United's Daley Blind may move back to Ajax this summer after struggling for games under Jose Mourinho, per Phil Thomas for the Sun, who reported the Dutch club will "ask about the chances of re-signing him."The 27-year-old, who was born in Amsterdam and came through Ajax's youth academy, has reportedly not yet spoken to the United hierarchy about a contract extension at Old Trafford. His deal is set to expire in the summer of 2018.Ajax are waiting to find out whether Mourinho considers Blind to be a part of his plans for the 2017-18 campaign before launching an official bid, perThomas. The Dutchman has started 16 league games for United this season, although many of these have been at left-back, an area Mourinho has struggled to fill consistently.Blind joined the club for 13.8 million from Ajax in September 2014, but despite arriving as a central midfielder he has frequently been employed as a defender by Louis van Gaal and Mourinho.United are set for "another summer overhaul," perThomas, and Ajax are reportedly hopeful Blind will be deemed surplus to requirements.Mourinho's reported search for a new left-back suggests Ajax will get their way. United are "stepping up" their efforts to sign Celtic's 19-year-old left-back Kieran Tierney, perDavid McDonnellfor theMirror.Tierney has been capped three times by Scotland and is also a target for Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal, perMcDonnell.With some major changes taking place at Old Trafford this summer Blind may not be a United player for much longer, but until then he will continue to play an important role as Mourinho aims to qualify for the Champions League and end his inauguralcampaign on a high.For more news, rumors and related stories aboutDaley Blind,Manchester Unitedand thePremier League,check out the Premier LeagueandManchester Unitedstreams onBleacher Report's app.
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