Man United fans fear former boss Louis van Gaal is ‘attempting to sabotage us AGAIN’, as the Holland coach insists top target Frenkie de Jong IS worth Barcelona’s €112m valuation
- Louis van Gaal feels Frenkie de Jong is worth no less than €112 million (£95.9m)
- Manchester United are keen on a £70million summer move for the midfielder
- The ex-Red Devils boss also urged target Jurrien Timber to avoid Old Trafford
- Fans are growing very frustrated by his clear attempts to thwart their business
- One fan said Van Gaal will ‘not rest from sabotaging’ United after his ‘bitter’ exit
Manchester United fans were left reeling as ex-Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal endorsed Barcelona‘s €112million valuation of summer transfer Frenkie de Jong.
The Holland head coach made the assertion after his side’s 2-1 Nations League victory against Wales, which saw De Jong step off the bench as a substitute.
In a dramatic finish, Rhys Norrington-Davies equalised for Wales during added time just before Wout Weghorst fired home Holland’s game-winning second goal in the 94th minute.
Louis van Gaal believes Barcelona should sell Frenkie de Jong for no less than €112million
Having played under him at Ajax, the Dutch star is top of Erik ten Hag’s transfer wishlist
During his post-match interview, Van Gaal lauded De Jong for his efforts after coming on and claimed Barcelona should hold out for a huge fee this summer.
‘Frenkie de Jong does bring an extra quality, of course,’ he said. ‘That is why he is also worth €112million.’
Due to financial problems at the club, Barcelona were initially expected to part with De Jong for a fee in the region £70m but have since reconsidered their stance.
Ten Hag managed the Dutchman during Ajax’s stunning Champions League run in 2018-19
Van Gaal also urged Ajax defender Jurrien Timber to steer clear of a move to Old Trafford last week.
According to several Red Devils fans, the 70-year-old is attempting to sabotage the club following his acrimonious exit in May 2016.
He was sacked by Old Trafford chiefs at the end of the 2015-16 season, having missed out on Champions League qualification with a fifth-place finish.
Although Manchester United praised Van Gaal’s ‘great professionalism and dignity’ upon his…