Who can blame a man for looking after his own back? While there may be a feeling that Louis van Gaal is trying to hit back at Manchester United in his apparent attempt to dissuade Jurrien Timber from making the move to Old Trafford, it's hard to imagine it's anything personal. Business is business.
It's been an anxiously slow start to the summer for United who have a significant rebuild project to complete after the dismal campaign last term. There's no need for panic stations just yet, and the club certainly aren't, but they're going to have to get a shimmy on sooner or later.
MEN Sport understands that new boss Erik ten Hag is targeting at least five players this summer to stamp his own identity on a depleted squad that is short on confidence. Midfield is the biggest priority, with Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen both being targeted, while a forward is also on the agenda.
