‘Manchester United target’ Jeremie Frimpong limps out of Holland training in tears

Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong limped out of training in tears ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with the USA on Saturday.

Louis van Gaal‘s side booked their place in the knockouts with a 2-0 win Qatar on Tuesday, meaning they topped Group A.

They now face Gregg Berhalter’s side at the Khalifa International Stadium at 3pm (GMT) on Saturday.

And Frimpong, who is yet to play at the tournament, with Inter Milan full-back Denzel Dumfries featuring for every minute of the group at right-wing-back, looked in pain as he hobbled away from the Organje’s training session. 

The Bayer Leverkusen star looked distraught after picking up what appeared to be a leg injury

Frimpong appeared to be in pain as he was helped away by a Netherlands member of staff

The Bayer Leverkusen defender, who is yet to make his debut for the national side, was filmed on the floor and seemed to be crying as he covered his face with a bib. 

A Netherlands member of staff came over and had a look at his right leg, which Frimpong was holding.

The former Celtic star then hobbled off alongside the aforementioned member of staff after being unable to complete the session, having hoped to impact the tournament in the latter stages.

Frimpong’s injury comes after Manchester United were targeting a move for him in January.

The Red Devils have reportedly sent scouts to watch the highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen defender, who came through Manchester City’s youth system. 

Frimpong is yet to feature at the tournament for his nation, with Denzel Dumfries preferred

The ex-Celtic man has impressed this term for the Bundesliga side in a variety of roles on the right flank and earned a call-up to the Holland squad for the World Cup.

The signing of Frimpong would continue Erik ten Hag’s Dutch shopping spree as he looks to imprint his own style onto his United squad.

According to Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg, United’s interest in the right-back…