Liverpool told that £25m summer transfer target is ‘better than Bellingham in every way’
Liverpool transfer target Ryan Gravenberch is “better than” Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham “in every way”, according to Rafael van der Vaart.
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‘He is not a striker!’ – Netherlands hero slams Klopp for playing Gakpo in the wrong position
Ex-Netherlands player Van der Vaart has questioned why Liverpool boss Klopp is playing Gakpo through the middle when he is a “left-winger”.
Van der Vaart suggests Arsenal have been ‘found out’ and are not ‘the same anymore’
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart reckons Arsenal could have been “found out” and is tipping a three-way Premier League title race.
Pundit tells ‘crazy’ Man Utd star to be more ‘humble’ and to start ‘deciding games like Rashford’
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart thinks Antony “hasn’t proven anything” since joining Manchester United for £85million.
Seven massive transfers that came out of absolutely nowhere after Liverpool’s stunning Gakpo move
Cody Gakpo is headed to Liverpool in a move which came out of absolutely nowhere on Boxing Day. These transfers did not need months of speculation first.
Van der Vaart takes strange swipe at Man Utd defender as he slams Germany
Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has made a weird dig at Man Utd captain Harry Maguire while discussing Germany’s World Cup exit.
Tottenham bizarrely told signing of £36m Chelsea flop could ‘win them the Premier League’
Tottenham have been urged to sign Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech, who could help Antonio Conte’s side “win the Premier League”.
Ex-Spurs man tells Ten Hag he’s ‘very stupid’ for creating Man Utd issue and slams ‘annoying’ star
Rafael van der Vaart says Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is “very stupid” for not playing new signing Casemiro “straight away”.
Three ‘very normal’ Liverpool stars blasted by ex-Ajax man ahead of Champions League clash
Former Ajax midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has criticised Liverpool trio Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez and James Milner.
Real Madrid signings ranked: The best and worst of Premier League buys from the Bernabeu
Casemiro is the 24th permanent signing a Premier League club has made from Real Madrid. Man Utd will be hoping he’s better than their first.
Netherlands legend urges De Jong to complete Man Utd switch as he is ‘out of place’ at Barcelona
“At United he could play more like with the Dutch national team. Then he’s the only one of his kind.”
Van der Vaart: Man Utd flops they ‘will get thrown out’ under Ten Hag
Man Utd are currently lying in seventh position in the Premier League table…
Ex-Spurs star tells compatriot his Liverpool exit last summer was a ‘mistake’
“He made a mistake. He will now understand why making the right choice is so important.”
Van der Vaart angered as Chelsea star is compared to Van Persie
“If you compare [him] with Van Persie one more time, I will walk away now.”
‘Aren’t you ashamed?’ – Van Der Vaart slams Messi
“I’m starting to get angry with Messi and that’s a shame because a player like that will never be born again.”
It’s ‘a step too high for him’ – Man Utd man urged to leave OT
The Old Trafford giants swooped to sign the highly-rated 23-year-old from Ajax last summer…
Cole hits back at pundit over ‘blind horse’ dig at Chelsea man
The season before joining Chelsea the Germany international scored 28 goals in 34 Bundesliga appearances.
Tuchel told to drop ‘blind horse’ Werner in favour of Ziyech
Rafael van der Vaart has called Timo Werner a ‘blind horse’ and thinks Hakim Ziyech should start in his place.
Former Spurs man sends Kane Real Madrid transfer warning
Rafael van der Vaart believes Man Utd would be a better destination for Harry Kane than Real Madrid.
Van der Vaart talks up ‘deserved’ Van de Beek move to Man Utd
The 23-year-old helped the Amsterdam side reach last year’s Champions League semi-finals.
Pundit: Man Utd’s Maguire reminds me of a Sunday League player
“When I watch an amateur game on Sunday, I find three players playing like him.”
Ex-Spurs favourite rejects Van Dijk’s Ballon d’Or chances
Rafael van der Vaart does consider Virgil van Dijk to be “special”. But he ain’t no Lionel or Cristiano.
Man Utd’s £80m Maguire deal baffles former Spurs player
Ex-Spurs man Rafael van der Vaart shocked that Manchester United spent £80m on Harry Maguire.
‘Bale needs to be an a**ehole to succeed at Real Madrid’
An former team-mate of Gareth Bale’s thinks he needs to show he can be a “positive a***hole”.
Van der Vaart: Van Persie spoke to Arsenal about me
Van der Vaart scored four goals in four Premier League games against Arsenal. He might have been on the other side.
Van der Vaart explains why he turned down Liverpool
The Dutchman could have joined Liverpool at the age of 19; Michael Owen wanted him, apparently.
Van der Vaart reveals Redknapp’s pre-Real Madrid team talk
Van der Vaart adds that Harry Redknapp “just made us enjoy our games” at Tottenham. Cute.
Van der Vaart explains why Spurs can beat Real this time
Rafael van der Vaart had to play as a striker the last time Spurs travelled to Real Madrid. What’s changed?
Ex-Spurs favourite: I have ‘better technique’ than Ronaldo
Rafael van der Vaart has some kind words for Cristiano Ronaldo, but he claims superiority in one area.