Louis van Gaal is keen for the club to get their business done early, with the Dortmund midfielder set to join next and the Real Madrid goalkeeper also a potential arrival

Manchester United‘s Wayne Rooney believes that Louis van Gaal’s men will be well in the mix to compete for the Premier League title next season.

Van Gaal arrived at Old Trafford in July and was tasked with guiding United back into the Champions League – an achievement he ticked off as they finished fourth and booked a place in the competition’s qualifying rounds following Sunday’s goalless draw at Hull City.

United, who introduced new signings Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind throughout the campaign, ended the season 17 points adrift of Premier League champions Chelsea but Rooney insists the gap is not so big after a slow start to the campaign.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Rooney revealed: “I believe we are [close].

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