Erik ten Hag was reportedly confident of convincing Jurrien Timber to reunite with him at Manchester United
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.
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.
