Man United fans spot Erik ten Hag's moment with Youri Tielemans and get seriously excited

Manchester United are struggling to hide their excitement after Erik ten Hag's moment with Leicester City's Youri Tielemans in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford kept up his incredible scoring form with a brace, while Jadon Sancho came off the bench to grab the third as United ran out comfortable winners.

David de Gea pulled off two outstanding saves in the first half to record his 180th clean sheet for United - equalling legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel's tally.

There was a lot to like about the performance and result but one thing United fans are seriously buzzing about involved an opposition player.

Belgium international Youri Tielemans entered the fray in the 59th minute, replacing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

But just before he ran onto the pitch for a half-an-hour cameo, the former Anderlecht and Monaco midfielder got a slight tap on the back from Ten Hag.

Tielemans has been linked with United, along with a slew of other Premier League clubs, and fans think the gesture might be a sign of what's to come in the near future.

Ten Hag just patting Tielemans back😅 pic.twitter.com/qsRMGCcjZV

— MUFC4liFE 🇶🇦 (@10HagRED) February 19, 2023

One wrote: “Did anyone see Erik ten Hag pat Youri Tielemans when he got subbed on? Might be only me but I'd love to see him in a Manchester Utd shirt."

A second said: "Erik Ten Hag patting Tielemans on the back as he enters the field. Ten Hag cooking for the summer already.”

A third added: "For free in the summer incoming?"

A fourth tweeted: "Ten Hag giving Tielemans a little tap there.. ;)"

A fifth weighed in: "Tielemans doing audition for Ten Hag."

Tielemans is out of contact in the summer and therefore available on a free transfer. Manager Brendan Rodgers has already admitted to being sure as to whether the midfielder, who has been captain for large parts of the season, will be sticking around.

Leicester signed Tielemans in 2019 for a club-record fee of £40 million and he has gone on to make 186 appearances for the Foxes.