Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben has claimed for the first time that Dutch national team coach Louis van Gaal, with whom he enjoys a great relationship, wants to join him at Manchester United. Robben is regarded as one of the finest wingers in the last decade. After having represented top clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid since 2004, he is playing for Bayern Munich and is regarded as one of the important players. Even at 30 years of age, he continues to be linked with top clubs with Manchester United being the latest.

The Premier League giant recently appointed van Gaal as their new manager. The Dutch coach apparently wants to sign Robben for around £ 20 million, as it targets to revive the former glory days of United. The club finished in a disappointing seventh place last season and will be without Champions League football for the coming campaign. However, there is a lot of expectations that United will once again challenge for the title under van Gaal, who has won league titles at all of his previous clubs.

Just like Robin van Persie, Robben has claimed that he has a great relationship with van Gaal. Bayern Munich will feel threatened by the interest from United. Robben has also been a key player for the Dutch national team at the World Cup 2014.

“No – that’s what I told Van Gaal. I am happy at Bayern but he’s said there is always room for me [at United]. Van Gaal is the best coach I’ve had. We’ve got a very special relationship. After the match he did ask me to come to Manchester, but I will not move. I’m at the right place at Bayern so that has nothing to do with Van Gaal or United,” said the former Chelsea winger.