Van Gaal's Fulham speculation persists

LOUIS VAN GAAL’S representative last night declined the opportunity to end speculation linking the former Barcelona boss with the vacant Fulham post.

The Dutchman, who left the Nou Camp in January, is reported to have met senior Cottagers officials in an Amsterdam hotel yesterday to discuss becoming Jean Tigana's successor.

Van Gaal's solicitor Cor Hellingman was offered several chances to put a halt to claims his client is interested in teaming up with Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed.