Erik Ten Hag Stunned After Ajax Star Refused to Join Him at Old Trafford This Summer

• Erik ten Hag was reportedly confident of convincing Jurrien Timber to reunite with him at Manchester United
• However, the Ajax defender is said to be reluctant of moving to the Premier League this summer due to concerns about playing time
• His national team head coach, Louis van Gaal, is believed to have informed Dutch players that they risk being frozen from his World Cup squad if they do play often at their clubs

New Man United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly been left stunned after Ajax star Jurrien Timber turned down the chance to join him at Old Trafford this summer.

Ten Hag is said to have been confident of adding the Dutch defender within his ranks at Man United.

The United boss was largely banking on his relationship with the Netherlands international to get a deal over the line.

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According to Metro UK, the ex-Ajax boss was so confident in convincing timber to join him at the Theatre of Dreams that he asked United chiefs to concentrate on other transfers.

However, Mirror Football claims the United manager has been left in shock after the Ajax defender refused to link up with him in the Premier League.

Why Jurrien Timber does not want to move to Man United

Reports suggest Timber fears his World Cup chances will be negatively affected by a move to Man United where he is not guaranteed first-team action.

The Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal is understood to have warned his Dutch players that they must play regularly at their respective clubs if they are to make his World Cup squad.

The development now means that the Red Devils will have to look to else in search of defensive options.

Villarreal’s Pau Torres who has a release clause of around £50m in his contract is understood to be on their shortlist.

Ex Man United boss warns Ajax star against moving to Old Trafford this summer

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Ajax star warned against joining Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Louis van Gaal has urged Jurrien Timber not to leave Ajax this summer for a move to Manchester United.

Timber is believed to be on United's radar, with Erik ten Hag said to be keen on reuniting with the youngster at Old Trafford.

However, Van Gaal contends this would not be the right time for the 20-year-old to make a switch to the Premier League.