Manchester United have met with Louis van Gaal amid increasing uncertainty over David Moyes’ future.
United representatives – believed to include one of the Glazers – met with Holland coach van Gaal at a secret location in Europe within the last 48 hours.
Reports from Holland last night claimed the meeting between van Gaal and United had taken place, with the Dutchman sounded out about the prospect of succeeding Moyes at Old Trafford.
Moyes is under huge pressure after a disastrous first season at United and former Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss van Gaal is among the leading candidates to succeed him should he be axed.
Van Gaal will be a free agent after taking charge of Holland at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil and has already been approached by Tottenham about taking over from current boss Tim Sherwood.
Spurs are said to be frustrated with van Gaal’s failure to agree a deal with them, but United’s interest would explain why the 62-year-old has been reluctant to commit to the White Hart Lane job.
Van Gaal is said to be interested in the United job and keen to work at club level with Robin van Persie, with whom he enjoys an excellent relationship in the Holland set-up.
Written by Steve Milne