PSV star Gakpo has been one of the standout players during the 2022 World Cup after he managed to score in every group stage fixture they played.
Manchester United have reportedly been trying to get a hold of ex-boss Louis van Gaal in a suggestion they are stepping up their pursuit of Cody Gakpo.
Louis van Gaal's wife, Truus, has said that the Dutch coach was almost ashamed of the wages he was earning during his tenure as Manchester United boss.
Louis van Gaal was the boss of Manchester United for two seasons between 2014 and 2016, bringing them back into the top four in his first season before ...
[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/louis-van-gaal-man-united-28694961#comments-section) How would you rate Van Gaalโs two seasons in charge at Man Utd? His style of play was often criticised as being dull but he integrated multiple young stars โ including [Marcus Rashford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) โ into the first-team squad. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and Bayern Munich boss was appointed on a three-year contract but was dismissed after just two seasons at the helm. He's just almost ashamed of the amount he's getting." Ed Woodward, the big boss, wanted to meet with Louis and his business manager in a hotel. Van Gaal was appointed as United boss in the summer of 2014 following on from an unsuccessful season in charge for David Moyes, as the club looked to find a long-term successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Louis van Gaal's wife has discussed how the Netherlands boss came to manage Manchester United following talks with ex-chief executive Ed Woodward.
HOLLAND boss Louis van Gaal has reportedly had Manchester United on the phone to him during the World Cup.The Red Devils have been strongly linked wit.
I also seek the help of God in these decisions." [Holland face Argentina](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20643084/netherlands-argentina-tv-channel-stream-free-kick-off-time-team-news-prediction-world-cup-2022/) in the quarter-finals. "Now I wait for everything. Should I go there? And I started to doubt. [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) games.
Man United have been heavily linked with a move for Cody Gakpo as the Dutch star continues to impress at the World Cup.
When the Dutch football writer pressed the power button to work out who it belonged to, he was apparently greeted with a screenshot of the former [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) manager next to his wife Truus. But there were said to be also two missed calls, both with the caller ID 'Manchester United'. [90Min](https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-set-to-allow-first-team-player-to-leave-in-january), the former Crystal Palace star is expected to leave during the next window. According to The report suggests that United may have been looking for permission from Van Gaal to speak to Gakpo while he is with the Netherlands in Qatar. Manchester United have been reportedly calling Louis van Gaal in their attempts to sign Cody Gakpo while he is with the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar.
Louis van Gaal's wife has discussed how the Netherlands boss came to manage Manchester United following talks with ex-chief executive Ed Woodward.