Ibrahimovic promises surprise next move

“Luke Shaw is also a big talent”. Speaking about Depay, he has been a regular member of the Holland squad and Van Gaal knows how well Depay can be, he is surely the one to watch out for. That lengthy lise will include the addition of Champions League games if United come through their playoff tie next month. We have to fight for it. I realise every time I do it that I play for the biggest club in the world. But I can not say this year we shall be the champion.

“We’re happy to play in the tournament”. Bayern Munich have Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben, Chelsea have Eden Hazard and Willian, speed and creativity.

Speaking to MUTV, he said: “Playing for this club throughout the years, you know that home-grown players can step up to the first-team, which is always good, and to do it together is fantastic”.

Another player who was a major surprise last season was Ashley Young.

PSG’s third win in four matches ensured they topped the ICC standings ahead of New York Red Bulls on goal difference, and a point clear of defending champions United. Manchester City have [Sergio] Aguero, it’s the same type. “Barcelona have Neymar and Lionel Messi”.

Manchester United are short in numbers up-front with the departure of Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao.

“He’s the kind of player that can take you to the next stage”.

Young only has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford and hasn’t had any talks with Man United over an extension, much to the winger’s frustration.

“He [Ronaldo] may come, but it is not possible”. “Yes, of course, the fans would love it and so would I”. But that’s not possible.

“Real Madrid have Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale… I have spoken with him and we have made a programme for him“.

From the team selection towards the end of last season and recent comments by Van Gaal, it would appear that Chris Smalling (or Mr. Mike Smalling) will be starting at the heart of the United defence this season. United have a small striker force with Wayne Rooney leading the pack, Javier Hernandez is expected to stay and occupy the role of a poacher. Van Gaal has offered him this glowing tribute that may well have been designed to bolster the 20-year-old’s self-belief.