said: "Ajax are already contemplating that they will not hold onto him this summer. I've always thought he'd be heading for Germany but if Manchester United do come for him, he'll be prepared. He has to see progression. Tottenham wasn't the right club for him at the right time. He needs the possibility to win trophies. "There were no trophies at Tottenham but his body of work there - and indeed at Southampton - remains hugely impressive. This is an elite manager with a proven track record for improving players, championing youth, and forging togetherness. "One player doesn't make a team, and although I know I'm a senior member of that team over the last few years, every member of that team is just as important as each other," he added. "I dug in there until the end and thankfully got over the winning line. It is probably one of the worst performances I've had [vs Bunting]. That was tough.