New Holland boss Danny Blind had confirmed he received a 'fantastic offer' to join Manchester United's backroom staff.
The father of United midfielder Daley Blind, has just taken over from Guus Hiddink as the Netherlands manager.
However, speaking to Algemeen Dagblad, he confirmed the Prmeier Leagye club had approached him.
He said: "I had a fantastic offer from Manchester United.
There were talks about United and Van Gaal, a couple of times last year.
But I rejected that. If you have ambition, what is more beautiful than to become manager of your country?"
Pep Guardiola says he will not block Bastian Schweinsteiger's move to Man United
Pep Guardiola has revealed he will not stand in Bastian Schweinsteiger's way should he want to move to United.
He said: "Of course I am planning to work with Basti next season. But he must decide what he does alone. I've told him, 'the future depends on you'.
Manchester United are understood to have made a £10million approach for the German international, according to reports.
United look set to miss out on Portugal's U21 star William Carvalho, who is edging closer to an Arsenal deal.
The Irish independent claim the Gunners are in pole position for the midfielder, who enhanced his reputation at this year's European Championships.
The Sporting Lisbon man is expected to command a fee in the region of £20m
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