Ajax coach Erik ten Hag remains keen to have an ex-Manchester United identity to join his staff at Old Trafford.

The Sun says the Dutchman is claimed to be keen to make changes to the backroom staff at the Theatre of Dreams once he takes charge.

It had been thought that former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was an option for Ten Hag, but he has since been confirmed as PSV's next manager.

Sir Alex Ferguson's former No2 Steve McClaren has also been considered by Ten Hag.

Ten Hag boasts good relations with McClaren, with the pair working together at FC Twente during the 2008-09 season.

Rene Meulensteen, who was Fergie's right-hand man between 2007 and 2013, has also been linked with a return.

It is believed that Ten Hag wants two assistants at United, with the Daily Mail stating that his Ajax No2 Mitchell van der Gaag will follow him to England.

For his second assistant, the 52-year-old wants someone who knows the club well.

Robin van Persie was offered the job, but he is likely to turn that down to remain at Dutch club Feyenoord, where he works in their academy.