Barcelona Legend : “‘Louis Van Gaal Is Destroying Manchester United”

And one of the few people who is not particularly a fan of van Gaal is Bulgarian legend Hristo Stoichkov.

“I would never be under the orders of Van Gaal“, Stoichkov told Spanish radio Onda Cero.

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry believes that Pedro would be a flawless signing for Manchester United. I don’t understand why he said I asked to leave using these words, he doesn’t know how I feel in this team.

“Van Gaal went on to buy players this summer that can suit the way he wants to play – that’s why he wants Pedro“, Henry said.

“He’s mediocre. He destroyed Barca and is destroying Man United“.

Pedro has a release clause of 30million euros [£21m] in his Barcelona contract and the Catalan club are not willing to budge on that price tag.

Spain worldwide Pedro is reportedly poised to move to United in search of more playing time with his opportunities at the Camp Nou having been limited, but Stoichkov has warned him against doing so in very strong terms. “He won 1-0 against Tottenham because of an own goal”.

This is not the first time Stoichkov has taken aim at the Dutch manager.

“Barcelona don’t need money, whether it’s 20, 30, or 50 million”, he said.

Henry, who played with Pedro at Barcelona, knows the Spaniard incredibly well after seeing him first hand as a youngster.

“Why should they say goodbye to a player like this?”

Speaking on the eve of the match in Georgia, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique claimed the saga was close to being concluded.

Speculation is rife that Pedro will link up with Van Gaal at Old Trafford following Tuesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla.