The Euro 2024 defender reacts after hearing Rio Ferdinand recommend him to Manchester United

The Dutchman still managed to win another trophy, bringing the FA Cup trophy back to Old Trafford.

Ineos will now expect better performance and results after choosing to back Ten Hag rather than fire him.

The Ten Hag will certainly need new signings this summer and there is an expectation that United will sign at least one centre-back.

Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is the main target, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe believing United are the “only serious suitors” for his signature.

The problem is that Branthwaite will cost a huge fee and United may be forced to consider some cheaper options this summer.

Kevin Danso on the recommendation of Manchester United

United could be eyeing Euro 2024 this summer as they attempt to unearth a gem in the transfer market.

Austrian defender Kevin Danso could be a name on the radar – at least if United listened to Rio Ferdinand.

Ferdinand has hinted since October that United should look to sign Danso this summer.

The 25-year-old – formerly of Reading and Milton Keynes Dons – had a loan spell with Southampton during the 2019-20 season.

Now a key player at Lens and one of Ligue 1’s top centre-backs, Danso has also amassed 20 caps for Austria.

A towering presence at 6ft 3in tall, Danso could bolster United’s options at the back without breaking the bank.

Danso has now reacted to Ferdinand’s comments while speaking to iNews ahead of Euro 2024.

The Lens star admitted that he actually used to watch videos of Ferdinand to try and help his own defence, noting that the former United hero was one of his role models.

Danso added that Ferdinand’s comments were flattering and that he backed him for a move to United means he must be doing something right.

Danso, however, is not letting these comments go to his head, vowing to “keep working” in France.

“He was one of my role models as a centre-back,” Danso said. “He played in the best centre-back partnership in Manchester United history, (Nemanja) Vidic and Ferdinand.”

“I used to watch his videos, how he used to defend himself. To have someone even know my name, know who I am, was amazing to me. I just want to be on these people’s radar, so it must mean you’re doing something right. It’s flattering but being in the Premier League has helped me remember that you have to keep your foot on the gas to keep working,” he added.

Danso could play under Ralf Rangnick this summer

Danso may not be a household name, but he could feature for Austria at Euro 2024.

Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick led Austria to the finals in Germany after losing just one game in qualifying, conceding just seven goals in eight games.

Danso played in just three matches in qualifying but started three of Austria’s last five friendlies.

Rangnick has a number of centre-back options available, including Feyenoord’s Gernot Trauner, Freiburg’s Philipp Lienhart, Bologna’s Stefan Posch and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Max Wober.

That means Danso will be fighting for a place in the starting XI, but his recent friendly appearances will certainly give him a chance to shine.

United may be keeping a close eye on Danso, certainly a cheaper alternative to Branthwaite, if more of an unknown quantity in the Premier League.

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