Louis Van Gaal blocked Dutch Star, Jurrien Timber, from joining the club.

Former Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has blocked Dutch star, Jurrien Timber from joining the club.

Erik ten Hag was Confident, the Dutch star would come to Old Trafford, but the player has rejected a move to Manchester United because of Louis Van Gaal statement.

Timber is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Dutch league and Ten Hag was keen on bringing him along to Old Trafford.

A World Cup Appearance is every dream of a young lad, and that would be a Big obstacle for united to sign the young star.

However, Dutch journalist, Marcel van der Kraan has revealed that Van Gaal, who was once sacked by Manchester United, made it clear to the 21-year-old Ajax Star that he should stay at his current club for another season.

Louis Van Gaal, Netherlands Head Coach, is said to have told the player he would miss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar if he moves to Manchester United.

The player’s representatives had held talks with United but a move was scuppered by Van Gaal.

“The player was ready, I think, to come,” Van der Kraan told Sky Sports.

“His agents went over to London to Manchester United’s offices two weeks ago and I think they had very good talks. Money was never a problem.

“But then one man turned up… Louis van Gaal. He told the player in the Dutch camp, ‘look, if you go there, I think your chances could be limited of playing for Holland in the World Cup, three months after the season starts’.

“For Jurrien Timber, a great Ajax-style player, a Ten Hag-style player, that was a bit of a blow,” he said.