Moving to United in a World Cup year, according to the Dutch international, is a danger.
The transfer, according to Dutch manager Louis van Gaal, "might not be so clever."
Jurrien Timber, a transfer target for Manchester United, has apparently decided to stay at Ajax, according to reports.
According to the Metro, the defender has judged that moving to Old Trafford at this moment would be "too big of a risk."
Erik ten Hag had selected the 20-year-old as a top target due to his ability to play both at centre-back and on the right side of defense.
Despite Manchester United's interest, Jurrien Timber has apparently decided to stay at Ajax.
It's the latest setback for Erik ten Hag, United's new manager, in the summer transfer season.
Timber, a Dutch international, is understood to have sought assurances about his playing time ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, which begins in November.
The teenager will take a vacation this week before deciding on his future plans, but he is now leaning toward staying in Amsterdam.
It comes after Timber was warned by Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal that the transfer 'is not so clever' in a World Cup year.
'I believe a player of his caliber is capable of playing in the Premier League.' 'That isn't an issue,' Van Gaal stated.
Timber joining Man United would be "not so sensible," according to Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal.
That is the question: does he have to take this major move right now? [Moving to United] is not a good idea, in my opinion. He has to participate.'
Given that United had their worst Premier League season on record in 2021-22, surrendering 57 goals while finishing sixth, defense is a major concern for Ten Hag and his staff.
It would be the latest setback for Ten Hag, who has already seen his club's main rivals recruit players this summer.
United were unable to sign striker Darwin Nunez, who joined Liverpool for a sum of up to £85 million.
By the end of the summer, United are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Darwin Nunez, a Uruguayan striker, had been a target for United, but he chose to join Liverpool for a cost that might approach £85 million.
The Red Devils are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but the Catalans are demanding roughly £72 million for the Dutchman.
Timber previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax before the manager's move to Old Trafford.
De Jong was probed by reporters about his ties to Old Trafford after shining for the Netherlands in their recent 3-2 win over Wales.
'You're always flattered when teams express interest in you as a player, but I'm at the biggest club in the world right now and I'm fine there, so no news,' he said.
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