Jurrien Timber insists Louis van Gaal did not put him off joining Manchester United and that he actually backed him to play regularly had he moved.
Erik ten Hag was keen to bring the 21-year-old to Old Trafford due to his ability to operate at both centre-back as well as right-back, but they would end the window having strengthened centrally and at left-back.
United had identified Timber as their priority defensive addition this summer, but soon turned their attention to Ajax teammate Lisandro Martinez after he opted to stay with the Dutch champions.
