Manchester United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek is behind their move for Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.

Cillessen is being linked with United today as David de Gea prepares to quit United for Real Madrid.

However, United have been in contact with the Dutchman's camp since January when it became clear there would be a shake-up of their keeper stocks.

Hoek is driving their move for Cillessen, with the pair having worked together with the Holland national team.

"If that is so, I think that's a great honor," Cillessen said earlier this year when quizzed about the United rumours.

"Also because Frans Hoek (United keeper coach) is there and I know Louis van Gaal of course from the Dutch national team.

"But now I am playing for Ajax , I just re-signed. We'll see."