Of recent, Manchester United are known to take an age when pondering important decisions.
Though, with Ralf Rangnick's interim managerial contract expiring in late June, the Red Devils have a chance to act fast and appoint a manager who could oversee their summer rebuild.
What's the word?
For those who want to see 52-year-old ten Hag takeover the United helm next season, the latest reports will be very much welcomed.
According to Fabrizio Romano, who spoke on his YouTube channel:
"He would be super happy to be the new Manchester United manager. The feeling was positive even on Erik ten Hag's side during the meeting with Man United.
"He wanted to know budget, potential signings and how they would back him in the market. This is a key point."
Fabrizio also addressed the logistics behind the potential deal.
"A key point, on compensation, from what I'm told on Man United's side they don't see a problem for compensation. They are ready to pay what is right to Ajax.
"The conversation between the club has always been good. The relationship is fantastic due to Edwin van der Sar."
Great news for Man United
The latest reports from super-journalist Fabrizio Romano will please the alleged 87.9% of United fans who want ten Hag to take over as manager next season.
Although it is worth noting that whilst these discussions between Erik and the Old Trafford side are positive, nothing is guaranteed until the agreements have been made and the contract has been signed.
Though, the discussion of details in this depth does mean that talks are moving in the right direction, with ten Hag showing his eagerness and commitment to the cause by wanting to understand more on the intricacies around how the club is run and the type of resources that he will be equipped with.
As Romano points out here, the relationship between Manchester United and Ajax is strong.
With their shared link with van der Sar, who is the CEO of the Amsterdam outfit, the Red Devils are in the best decision to appoint the Dutchman who worked with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.
The Red Devils should act as fast as possible with ten Hag, who can then begin the rebuild process at the club.
All in all, the news that compensation won't be a problem is particularly good news for the club. They appear to be a step further towards appointing him which given his winning mentality, securing several major honours in his homeland, he'd be a wise hire.