LOUIS VAN GAAL has urged Dutch defender Jurrien Timber to think carefully before joining Manchester United this summer.
New Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag is keen to land the Ajax centre back, who is rated at around £43 million by his current club.
But former Old Trafford chief Van Gaal doubts whether Timber would play regularly if he moves to the North West this summer.
And with the World Cup looming in November, the Dutch international coach hinted that could be an issue going into the tournament.
He says Timber, 20, will have time to make the move to England at some point in the future.
LVG said: “I think a player with his qualities can play in the Prem. That’s not a problem.
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“But if he has to make this big step now – that’s the question.”
Van Gaal was asked what would happen if Timber joined United but did not get selected in the opening games of the season.
He smiled; “Then he’s not so wise I think. He has to play.”
Meanwhile van Gaal hopes the new chief exec at the Red Devils can help guide the club back onto the right path for his countryman Ten Hag.
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In the past, he has called United a “commercial club” – but hopes Richard Arnold – who has replaced Ed Woodward – can be a success.
It was Woodward who showed LVG the door after he led United to FA Cup glory in 2016.
Van Gaal added: “There is new leadership – it was Woodward and now it’s Richard Arnold. That can make a difference.
“We have to wait and see. But he has a lot of confidence.”
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