Sentences with phrase «gaal during his time in charge»

Expected to cost around # 40m, AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman is one of United's top targets, with the Dutchman having impressed his fellow countryman Louis van Gaal during his time in charge of the Netherlands national team.

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The 26 - year - old custodian is well known to Louis van Gaal, the Old Trafford manager having made the keeper his first - choice between the sticks during his time in charge of the Dutch national team set - up, and the Daily Star believes a deal to bring in Cillessen will depend on David De Gea's position at the club.

Another exciting addition in midfield, it could be that United will finally land long - term target Kevin Strootman from AS Roma, with the Dutch playmaker known to be a favourite of van Gaal's and one he has worked with before during his time in charge of the Netherlands.

For Van Gaal, it would be a risk free transfer — he and Robben have worked together several times during their careers, most recently in the last World Cup when Van Gaal was in charge of the Dutch national side.

Sir Alex Ferguson failed to keep hold of Pogba during his time in charge of Man United, the French international leaving for Italy for a nominal fee when his contract demands were turned down flat by the club, but now van Gaal hopes to lure the 21 year old back to the English top tier.

Mourinho is on record as saying he would have kept Hernandez, who was sold to Bayer Leverkusen during Louis van Gaal's time in charge.