Louis van Gaal’s biographer believes that the Dutchman has shaken hands with Kevin Strootman on a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils continue to be linked with a future bid for the Roma midfielder, who is just back in first-team contention following nine months on the sidelines with knee ligament damage.
Louis van Gaal’s biographer believes that the Dutchman has shaken hands with Kevin Strootman on a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils continue to be linked with a future bid for the Roma midfielder, who is just back in first-team contention following nine months on the sidelines with knee ligament damage.
According to the man who recently wrote a new book about United’s manager, a gentleman’s agreement between Strootman and Van Gaal on a future move has been in place since before the latter even took over at Old Trafford.
“In the spring of 2014 there was a match between PSV and Feyenoord,” Dutch journalist Hugo Borst has told Talksport.
“Robin van Persie was in the stands, along with Louis van Gaal. On the other side was Kevin Strootman. The pair chatted, this was when people knew Van Gaal was going to Manchester United.
“Van Gaal asked Strootman whether he was interested in playing for Manchester United, and he said he was very willing. They have shaken hands on the deal.
“It won’t be in January but it will be next summer. He is an outstanding player.”