Manchester United's XI All But Confirmed For Barcelona Game

Manchester United take on Barcelona today in what should be one of the best friendlies of pre-season. Louis van Gaal has added a number of talents to his squad since the transfer window, including Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin. It is expected the Dutch manager will keep spending, but how will the current team perform against the Champions League winners?

It we're going off which Manchester United players were training together yesterday, then Daley Blind will play at centre back alongside Phil Jones against Barcelona tomorrow. Luckily, no Lionel Messi or Neymar will feature for the Spanish giants.

Manchester United players training yesterday, Shaw, Darmian, Jones, Blind; Schneiderlin, Carrick; Mata, Young, Depay; Rooney together.

Going by who was in training together, this is the team to face Barcelona today.

Angel Di Maria: PSG Target To Join Manchester United Tour

Angel Di Maria is expected to join Manchester United on their tour of the USA on Saturday despite speculation about a move to Paris St-Germain.


Reports suggested the French Ligue 1 champions were ready to announce Di Maria's £45m signing this weekend.

But the Argentina winger has told boss Louis van Gaal he will return with the other players who have had extended breaks because of international duty.

"I expect him tomorrow," said Van Gaal in San Jose on Friday.

"We have communicated on that. Di Maria, Marcos Rojo and Javier Hernandez have responded."

After wins over Club America and San Jose Earthquakes, United face Spanish champions Barcelona on Saturday (21:00 BST), before completing their tour with a game against PSG on Wednesday, 29 July.

Di Maria, who arrived at Old Trafford for £59.7m from Real Madrid last summer, will not be at the Barcelona game in Santa Clara, although his absence was always planned.

The United manager was speaking alongside captain Wayne Rooney at a news conference at the Avaya Stadium to preview the game against the La Liga champions, which will attract a crowd of over 60,000.

The Dutchman, 63, confirmed goalkeeper David De Gea, a Real Madrid target, would play after missing the first two tour games through injury, but new signing Bastian Schweinsteiger will not.

Van Gaal on transfer stories
"I never answer the question because I cannot. I want to but it is not good for Manchester United, for the players and for me.

"Every word is one word too much. I have read a lot of interesting players that Manchester United could buy. It is not true with every player but I cannot say that."

Rooney talks trophies and transfers
"The players we have brought in are experienced and successful.

"I am sure they will add a lot to the team. I can try to help them learn about the history of the club and what is expected to be at this club and be successful. But it is down to the players to prove themselves and create their own history.

"A lot of work has been put by the manager and the backroom staff on the personalities of the players before they came in. From what I have seen, they will be great signings."

Rooney has won five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy during his time at Old Trafford.

Rooney on facing Barcelona
"They have been probably the best team in Europe over the last few years.

"It is down to us to prove we are as good as them. Tomorrow will show us where we are. At the beginning of last season the manager told us it would take a while to adapt to the changes. As a group of players we didn't think it would but obviously it did.

"From Christmas, I felt we understood exactly what the manager wanted from us and did well, particularly in the big games. It was the games we expected to win where we disappointed ourselves."

Pedro and muller are highly overrated. Their brilliance has more to do with the teams they play for than their talent.

Rooney: Man Utd Squad Have Clicked With Van Gaal Philosophy

The Dutchman won just one of his opening six games in charge at of the club, but his captain is far more positive 12 months on Wayne Rooney says the Manchester United squad have finally adapted fully to Louis van Gaal's philosophy.

United won just one of Van Gaal's first six games in charge last term, including an embarrassing 4-0 League Cup defeat to MK Dons and a stunning 5-3 reverse at Leicester City.

However, 12 months into Van Gaal's tenure and with new arrivals Memphis Depay, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and Matteo Darmian, Rooney is expecting United to hit the ground running.

"At the beginning of last season the manager told us it would take a while to adapt to the changes," he told reporters.

"As a group of players you don't think it will but towards the end of the season, from Christmas, I felt we played some great football, understood exactly what the manager wanted from us and particularly in the big games we did really well.

"We can take that as positives. It was the games we expected to win where we disappointed ourselves. We know what is expected of us and what we have to do and are positive and excited for the season."

Pls what time is the game? Anyone?

Match Preview: FC Barcelona vs Manchester United

At 1.00pm PST and 10.00pm CET, two of Europe's biggest clubs go face to face at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California is the venue for FC Barcelona’s second friendly of the 2015/16 preseason, which kicks off at 1.00pm PST and 10.00pm CET on Saturday 25 July. The 68,500
capacity venue is expected to be packed for the International Champions Cup match with Manchester United , the side Barça beat in the final of the Champions League in both 2009 and 2011.

Team News
Barça have been training at the Cox Stadium at
San Francisco State University with a squad of
24 players: Ter Stegen, Masip, Piqué, Rakitic,
Sergio, Pedro, Iniesta, Luis Suárez, Rafinha,
Bartra, Douglas, Jordi Alba, S. Roberto, Adriano,
Vermaelen, Mathieu, Arda Turan, Aleix Vidal,
Sandro, Munir and Halilovic from the first team
and and three from the reserves (José Suárez,
Samper and Gumbau). The only absentees are
the five South Americans that were involved in
the Copa America in Chile (Claudio Bravo, Leo
Messi, Javier Mascherano, Dani Alves and
Neymar), who are still on vacation.

Neither Arda Turan nor Aleix Vidal will be able to
play due to the FIFA suspension but with lenient
rules regarding substitutions in this tournament,
there should be run-outs for most of other
members of the squad in this fixture. Against LA
Galaxy on Tuesday, manager Luis Enrique made
ten changes to his team in the second half.

After two trophy-less years, Manchester United
have their sights set on big things this season.
The squad has been bolstered by the arrivals of
Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Morgan
Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger as they
prepare for the start of the Premiership season
on August 8. Schweinsteiger will miss the Barça
game with a minor injury, but goalkeeper David
De Gea is expected to start. Despite rumours
regarding the future of Angel Di Maria, manager
Louis Van Gaal has insisted that the Argentine
striker is joining up with the squad in the US, but
that he will not be ready to play any part in this
game.

Coaches’ Viewpoint
Asked for his impressions after Barça played
their first preseason fixture against LA Galaxy,
Luis Enrique commented that “I liked the team
because we were intense and we did not commit
any serious errors, but we can improve in all
areas. Without any doubt, we will be the team to
beat but we have to improve on the field. Today
we did well but we have to do that again and
better.”

On the eve of the match against the side he
managed for two spells, Louis Van Gaal said that
"it is fantastic to play against Barcelona because
then you know a little bit if you are at a certain
level ... Of course I know that this is pre-season.
We know very well that winning is not the real
truth because in the season you have to show it -
not in the pre-season. The performance is more
important than the result."

Form Guide
On Tuesday, FC Barcelona played the Los
Angeles Galaxy in their first game since the
Champions League Final. In a confident and
dominant performance, goals from Luis Suárez
and Sergi Roberto either side of half-time put
them into a 2-0 lead, with the MLS champions
grabbing a consolation goal in the final play of
the match. Barça have one more game in
America before returning to Europe, against
Chelsea on Wednesday 29 at 2.00am CET.

Manchester United will need to get through a
qualifying match in order to secure a berth in
this season’s Champions League. So far, their
preparations in America have gone to plan. They
beat Club America of Mexico 1-0 in their opening
ICC fixture, new signing Schneiderlin scoring the
only goal after just five minutes. And then they
defeated MLS side San José Earthquakes 3-1
with goals from Juan Mata, Memphis Depay and
Andreas Pereira.

History
There have been plenty of classic encounters
between these two sides over the years, one of
the most memorable being the 1991 Cup Winners
Cup Final in Rotterdam , in which Mark Hughes
scored twice against his former team in a 2-1
win for United. After twice crossing paths in the
Champions League group stage, they met in the
semi-finals in 2008. Eventual champions United
advanced to the final after Paul Scholes scored
the only goal in 180 minutes of football. But
Barça got their revenge. In the 2009 final in
Rome and then again at Wembley in 2011, the
Catalans defeated the Red Devils to win their
third and fourth European titles.

The last time the sides met was also in a
preseason friendly in the States. Man United
beat an understrength Barça 2-1 in Washington
with goals from Nani and Owen, Thiago pulling
one back for FCB.

Wayne Rooney put Manchester United in front against FC Barcelona

A huge crowd turned up at Levi's Stadium to watch Manchester United take on Barcelona in the International Champions Cup.
Barcelona got off to a bright start, but in the seventh minute a header from Wayne Rooney gave United the lead.

Barcelona 1-3 Manchester United: Rooney, Lingard & Januzaj Strike To See Off Champions League Holders

Wayne Rooney leads Manchester United to an impressive win over European champions FC Barcelona!

Wayne Rooney scored on a header in the eighth
minute off Ashley Young's corner kick,
and Manchester United kept the pressure
on all afternoon to beat Barcelona 3-1 on
Saturday and stay unbeaten during its
preseason tour in the United States.

Jesse Lingard added the Red Devils'
second goal on a cross by Tyler Blackett
in the 65th, just two minutes after coach
Louis van Gaal subbed out his entire
starting 11 to play the second team.

Adnan Januzaj scored for Man United in
the 90th minute, some 30 seconds after
Rafinha got Barcelona on the board in the
90th.
The Red Devils improved to 3-0 in the
International Champions Cup, this time
getting the best of Luis Suarez and Barca
while playing under clear skies for a
sellout crowd of 68,416 at the $1.3 billion
home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Rooney raised his arms in delight after
his goal, and coach Louis van Gaal got a
good look at what he hinted would be his
starting 11 for the Premier League
opener Aug. 8 against Tottenham Hotspur
at Old Trafford.

Van Gaal subbed his entire team in the
63rd minute as planned. Now, his team
will wrap up its preseason tour against
Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at
Chicago's Soldier Field.

UEFA Champions League winner
Barcelona will look back on its missed
chances.

Luis Suarez hit long shots off each post,
and Ivan Rakitic's ball just skimmed the
top of the net in the 59th. Suarez had a
goal negated for being offside in the 61st,
though it appeared he was fouled in the
box by Daley Blind moments earlier.

And in the sixth minute, Sergi Roberto
went 1-on-1 with Man United goalkeeper
David De Gea, who made a charging stop.
De Gea returned after missing the first
two matches of the tour with an
undisclosed injury.

Barca beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 on
Tuesday night in front a record 93,226 at
the Rose Bowl in the team's first game
of its preseason tour in the U.S.
Barcelona will face Premier League
champion Chelsea on Tuesday at FedEx
Field in Landover, Maryland.

The La Liga champion is playing without
Lionel Messi and Neymar as both are
skipping the three-game tour to be fresh
for games that count.

Rooney got away from defender Adriano
for an open look on his goal.

Young had fouled early in the match
leading to a free kick for Barca. Suarez's
ball from 20 yards hit the right post in the
fourth minute, then off the left post in the
43rd. De Gea stopped another Suarez
shot from about 6 yards just more than a
minute later.


In the 28th minute, Young found himself
open for a nice look but Barca goalkeeper
Marc Andre Ter Stegen blocked the ball
away. And the Reds threatened again in
the 32nd with a flurry of chances.

Both teams passed well in creating first-
half opportunities.

Manchester United nearly had another in
the 68th minute when Januzaj sent a
shot just wide of the left post.

The field received new sod during the
past week following a pair of recent
concerts. Levi's Stadium had numerous
problems with the grass during the NFL
team's inaugural season here last year,
and chunks of sod and sand came loose
Saturday.

Man United newcomer Bastian
Schweinsteiger of Germany sat out with a
minor injury van Gaal said he sustained in
training. Schweinsteiger had appeared in
the two previous exhibition games as a
second-half substitute after joining his
new team.

Van Gaal had said expected Angel Di
Maria to join the club Saturday but he
wasn't on the sideline. Van Gaal had
previously said he wouldn't play.

Defender Marcos Rojo and forward Javier
Hernandez did join Man United after
receiving time off following play in the
Copa America and Gold Cup.

Rooney On Target As United Down Barca
Wayne Rooney got on the scoresheet as Manchester United scored a morale-boosting 3-1 friendly victory over European champions Barcelona in Santa Clara, United States, on Saturday.
Rooney, Jesse Lingard and Adnan Januzaj got United's goals to settle an entertaining game in front of 68,416 fans at the Levi's Stadium, home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
Rafinha scored a late consolation for Barcelona in the 90th minute, lashing home a shot before Januzaj netted United's third just 30 seconds later.
Barcelona, missing superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar after their exertions in the Copa America, were left ruing a series of chances which hit the woodwork.
Barcelona could have been 2-0 up within the opening minutes, Luis Suarez crashing a free- kick off the post after only four minutes with United goalkeeper David De Gea beaten.
Moments later De Gea was pressed into action when Sergi Roberto burst through only to shoot directly at the United keeper with the goal at his mercy.
United made Barcelona pay for their early profligacy in the seventh minute when Rooney headed the Red Devils into the lead, punishing slack marking to power Ashley Young's corner into the net past Marc Andre Ter Stegen.
The goal boosted United and they grew in confidence, with Memphis Depay's movement and interplay again catching the eye for United. United might have added to their lead in the 25th minute when good work by Juan Mata down the right flank saw Rooney go clear in the box, rounding Ter Stegen but just unable to cut back to United's attack.
Young meanwhile should have doubled United's lead in the 28th minute.
The left winger advanced purposefully into Barcelona territory and as defenders backed off was presented with a clear shot at goal.
The midfielder's shot was too close to Ter Stegen however and the Barcelona keeper was able to parry a reflex save to safety.
At the other end Barcelona continued to chase an equaliser and Suarez was left cursing the woodwork once more on 43 minutes when his shot from the edge of the area hit the opposite upright.
Barcelona were unlucky not to claim an equaliser just after the hour mark, when Suarez looked to have been fouled by Daley Blind in the penalty area.
In the same move Suarez then finished low past De Gea only to be ruled offside.
United rang the changes on 63 minutes, removing their entire starting XI as van Gaal indicated he would do before the match.
The change yielded instant results, with Tyler Blackett crossing low from the left for Lingard to tuck away the finish for 2-0.
United might even have extended their lead moments later when Januzaj latched onto a long ball and shot just wide.
Barcelona kept probing for a goal, only for the woodwork to deny them once more in the 72nd minute when Munir El Haddadi's header struck the post.

Angel Di Maria Transfer News: Latest Details, Rumours on Manchester United Star

Louis Van Gaal: Angel Di Maria was supposed
to join Manchester United in San Jose, but was
not on the plane.

Angel Di Maria is nearing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain despite predicting on June 4 he would start next season at Manchester United.

Bayern Munich had been monitoring the Argentinian star, but the Ligue 1 champions appear to have sealed the signing of the player.

United and PSG 'Reach Agreement' on Di Maria Deal; Van Gaal Expects Him to Play in Preseason
Friday, July 24

"I expect him [Di Maria] tomorrow, because we
have communicated that and they have
responded on that," said Van Gaal, according to
David McDonnell of the Daily Mirror. "I am not
answering questions about transfers or the
process. He [Di Maria] cannot play in the game,
because we have to build him up.

"I have heard he was not on the plane. I cannot
say anything. Di Maria I don't know why," Van
Gaal said.

Jonathan Green of the Daily Star
reported Manchester United have accepted a
€65m (£45.5m) offer for the winger, according
to France Football.

According to the Guardian's Jamie Jackson on
July 15, van Gaal was still hopeful Di Maria
would stay at United, although he had expressed
interest in PSG's Edinson Cavani as part of a
potential swap deal.

Personal terms have already been agreed
between Di Maria and PSG, according to Le
Parisien, which reported on July 14 the winger accepted a five-year deal with the French club.

Bayern also held talks, according to Bild, but it seems PSG have got their man.

Contract Stipulation Blocked Barca Move; Di Maria Admits United Struggles
Wednesday, June 24

Madrid reportedly placed a clause in Di
Maria's contract before he headed to United
which excluded him from transferring to
potential suitors Barcelona, according to Mundo
Deportivo.

Regardless, Di Maria said on June 5 he
expected his immediate future to remain at Old
Trafford.

"It was a hard season for me . I think it was hard because it was another country and another league, and this league is harder than the Spanish
one. So, I couldn ' t adapt myself as I wanted to. Now I will play the Copa America and then I will move back to Manchester for next season and do my best there."

After a British-record transfer fee brought Di
Maria from Real Madrid to the Red Devils, the
midfielder failed to build on a scintillating start,
with lack of form, perennial fitness problems
and off-field issues conspiring against him.

There are plenty of people associated with
United who will feel the Red Devils had yet to
see the best of this uniquely capricious player.
However, it looks as though he has played his
last game after just one season at the club.

Nonetheless, as we can see here, courtesy of WhoScored.com, statistically, the Old Trafford outfit did perform better in the Premier League with the former Blancos star in the team:

Why Leave? De Gea Returns As Barca Scalp Proves Man Utd Mean Business
Wayne Rooney, Jesse Lingard and Adnan Januzaj all found the net as United's build-up to the new campaign continued to gather impressive pace.
David de Gea returned to the Manchester United line-up on Saturday to bear witness to the kind of performance which should have him thinking twice about where he may be happier over the coming 12 months.
While Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu remains a distinctly possible destination for the Spanish goalkeeper, United's prospects for the season ahead appear to be improving with every run-out following their 3-1 win over Barcelona in Santa Clara.
It may have only been a pre-season affair against a Barca side still three matches away from the beginning of their competitive campaign, but the victory at Levi's Stadium was full of the kind of positives Louis van Gaal has been craving for some time.
With only 90 minutes remaining before the Dutchman has to make a final decision on his starting XI for the Premier League opener against Tottenham on August 8, the Red Devils are really beginning to take on the visage of a true Van Gaal team.
The 63-year-old has asked that his players find "match rhythm" and prove they carry his footballing philosophy, and against the European champions they showed that the double training sessions and carefully-managed match appearances have whipped them into shape ahead of their final run-out against Paris Saint- Germain in Chicago on Wednesday.
What's more, there appear to be more answers than questions relating to United's shape and system ahead of the big kick-off. While further additions could yet be on the way, a number of previously problem positions have seemingly been ticked off.
Wayne Rooney's claim for a regular run in the lone striker role ahead of three attacking midfielders was helped by his opening goal from an Ashley Young corner, while Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian appear to have nailed down the first-choice full-back slots after a 2014-15 season which saw nine different players fill the two positions.
United did have to do a fair amount of chasing as Barcelona dictated the ball for long spells, and but for the woodwork – which denied Luis Suarez twice and Munir once – the scoreline may have been less forgiving. But their pace on the counter helped to put the Champions League winners on high alert throughout and, albeit Lionel Messi and Neymar were missing from the opposition line-up, any win against Barcelona is not to be sniffed at.
Memphis Depay was quiet for the most part but burst into life on occasion when United attacked, and when Van Gaal made 11 changes just after the hour they stretched Barca even more. Jesse Lingard and Adnan Januzaj added goals following swift moves which exposed the Catalans' relative immobility.
Add in the fact that United looked compact and composed without the ball for the most part, and it will have greatly pleased Van Gaal. Only once did De Gea have to pull off a truly notable save, stopping with his legs from Sergi Roberto, before being replaced by Sam Johnstone on the hour.
And that is also an improvement on last season. We won't truly know how good this United team is until they get their teeth into the Premier League campaign to come, but the signs so far are very good even before the likes of Marcos Rojo, Javier Hernandez and Angel Di Maria either return to the fold or are sold on to make way for more additions.
And should De Gea see that this squad is going places, he may yet decide that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Di Maria Set For PSG As Van Gaal Reveals Winger Missed Planned Man Utd Flight

The Argentine failed to board a plane headed for
United's pre-season camp in San Jose amid links
with a move to the French champions.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has
confirmed Angel Di Maria missed a flight to join
up with the club's pre-season tour of the US,
amid reports he is set to join Paris Saint-Germain.

Goal revealed earlier in July that Di Maria's
agent Jorge Mendes had been in talks with the
French champions regarding a move, while PSG
boss Laurent Blanc later admitted his club's
interest.

The Argentine was due to meet the United squad
in San Jose after a delayed summer break due to
his participation in the Copa America with his
national side.

But Van Gaal admitted in a press conference
following Saturday's 3-1 win over Barcelona in
Santa Clara that Di Maria had failed to board the
plane and had provided no reason for his
absence.

"I have heard he was not on the plane. I cannot
say anything," he told reporters after his side's
3-1 win over Barcelona. "Marcos Rojo was not on
the plane. Di Maria I don't know why."

While Rojo was said to have missed his flight due
to passport problems, Di Maria's no-show could
speed up his likely departure to PSG.

And the latest developments could well force
United's hand as their record £59.7 million
signing looks set to seal his exit following a
difficult first season with the club in which he
started only 20 league games, scoring three
goals.

Brytawon:
Di Maria Set For PSG As Van Gaal Reveals Winger Missed Planned Man Utd Flight

The Argentine failed to board a plane headed for
United's pre-season camp in San Jose amid links
with a move to the French champions.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has
confirmed Angel Di Maria missed a flight to join
up with the club's pre-season tour of the US,
amid reports he is set to join Paris Saint-Germain.

Goal revealed earlier in July that Di Maria's
agent Jorge Mendes had been in talks with the
French champions regarding a move, while PSG
boss Laurent Blanc later admitted his club's
interest.

The Argentine was due to meet the United squad
in San Jose after a delayed summer break due to
his participation in the Copa America with his
national side.

But Van Gaal admitted in a press conference
following Saturday's 3-1 win over Barcelona in
Santa Clara that Di Maria had failed to board the
plane and had provided no reason for his
absence.

"I have heard he was not on the plane. I cannot
say anything," he told reporters after his side's
3-1 win over Barcelona. "Marcos Rojo was not on
the plane. Di Maria I don't know why."

While Rojo was said to have missed his flight due
to passport problems, Di Maria's no-show could
speed up his likely departure to PSG.

And the latest developments could well force
United's hand as their record £59.7 million
signing looks set to seal his exit following a
difficult first season with the club in which he
started only 20 league games, scoring three
goals.

Good riddance. We need committed players at the club. If he's not ready to fight back for his place in the team he should f**k off.

AikayDaWrapper:

Good riddance. We need committed players at the club. If he's not ready to fight back for his place in the team he should f**k off.

Di Maria's mind was already set for PSG even before he came to Old Trafford. He couldn't go there at that time because of the FIFA FFP regulation rocking PSG which hinder them from signing him.

Manchester United was the only good option as at that time so it doesn't come to me as a shock. Like we'll always say, 'No player is bigger than Manchester United'.

This will also anger LVG cos he doesn't tolerate such and its not part of his philosophy.

I also see Pedro Rodriguez or Nicolas Gaitan signing pulling through this coming week.

Van Gaal could lead Manchester United to treble- Luis Enrique

The Spaniard has tipped the Old Trafford club for
glory after coming out on the wrong side of a 3-1
scoreline in a friendly fixture in the US on
Saturday.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes that
Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal
can inspire the Premier League outfit to a treble
this season.

The 45-year-old has first-hand experience of the
methods of the Dutchman from his time as a
player at Camp and says that the former
Blaugrana boss is capable of leading the Old
Trafford side to glory.

“With a coach like Van Gaal and the kind of
players they have, it is a team that are going for
everything,” Luis Enrique told the media.

“In a year a lot of things can happen. We came
off the back of a season without a trophy and we
won the treble. United could do the same, it’s a
great club.”

He was speaking after a 3-1 defeat to the Red
Devils in Santa Clara and admitted he was
disappointed with the conditions at Levi’s
Stadium.

“It was a shame that that the pitch was so dry.
It hurt both teams,” he said.

Barcelona hit the frame of the goal on three
occasions during the match, with Luis Suarez
and Munir the men denied by the woodwork, but
the coach was in no mood to bemoan his side’s
luck.

“Hitting the post is part of the game. Today we
have not been as clinical as usual. Aside from
hitting the post, we created plenty of chances,”
he stated.

The Catalans’ next pre-season encounter arrives
against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Brytawon:



Di Maria's mind was already set for PSG even before he came to Old Trafford. He couldn't go there at that time because of the FIFA FFP regulation rocking PSG which hinder them from signing him.

Manchester United was the only good option as at that time so it doesn't come to me as a shock. Like we'll always say, 'No player is bigger than Manchester United'.

This will also anger LVG cos he doesn't tolerate such and its not part of his philosophy.

I also see Pedro Rodriguez or Nicolas Gaitan signing pulling through this coming week.

Spanish papers are saying we won't be able to sign Pedro until after the super cup on August 11.

I pray we don't sign Gaitán. It would be such an underwhelming signing. Pedro will be much better and will fit our tactical system better since he's played in barcas possession system.

Brytawon:



Di Maria's mind was already set for PSG even before he came to Old Trafford. He couldn't go there at that time because of the FIFA FFP regulation rocking PSG which hinder them from signing him.

Manchester United was the only good option as at that time so it doesn't come to me as a shock. Like we'll always say, 'No player is bigger than Manchester United'.

This will also anger LVG cos he doesn't tolerate such and its not part of his philosophy.

I also see Pedro Rodriguez or Nicolas Gaitan signing pulling through this coming week.

I don't like pedro let's go for nico Gaitan he will fit the philosophy

Man.utd 3 Real madrid 1(2014 pre-season) Man.utd went from 7th to 4th and Real madrid were trophyless
Man.utd 3 Barcelona 1(2015 pre-season) Man.utd will go from 4th to 1st and barca trophyless.....#BELIEVE..#GGMU

Y are u guys chasin after every player we want......stones and pedro.
See witch huntin o

AikayDaWrapper:

Spanish papers are saying we won't be able to sign Pedro until after the super cup on August 11.

I pray we don't sign Gaitán. It would be such an underwhelming signing. Pedro will be much better and will fit our tactical system better since he's played in barcas possession system.

Our eyes are still on the transfer market window.

Lilprincey:

I don't like pedro let's go for nico Gaitan he will fit the philosophy

Gaitan is more of like a carbon copy of Di Maria. Besides all are 27years of age.

I'll go for Pedro.

Brytawon:



Gaitan is more of like a carbon copy of Di Maria. Besides all are 27years of age.

I'll go for Pedro.

I'm a biq fan of nico Gaitan. He's versatile, nice passing ability and very silky in terms of dribbling but i think Louis van gaal will go for pedro..

Lilprincey:

I'm a biq fan of nico Gaitan. He's versatile, nice passing ability and very silky in terms of dribbling but i think Louis van gaal will go for pedro..

LVG knows what he wants and Ed Woodward would do just what he wants. Besides he's results are improving.

Di Maria Set For PSG Move

The stage appeared to be set Sunday for
Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria to
join Paris Saint-Germain after spending just the
one season at Old Trafford.

The future of unsettled Argentine star was
thrown into further doubt after it emerged that
he had failed to join up with the club's US tour
as scheduled in California.

United manager Louis van Gaal told reporters
after his side's 3-1 friendly victory over
Barcelona that Di Maria had failed to board a
flight to San Francisco.

"I have heard that he's not on the plane so I
cannot say anything," van Gaal said. "I have
heard that he was not on the plane," he
reiterated.

Di Maria had been excused from the first part of
United's tour after playing in the Copa America.
Shortly afterwards, PSG manager Laurent Blanc
said in Charlotte, North Carolina where the
French champions lost on penalties to Chelsea,
that transfer talks were well underway.

"It's a very long, drawn-out affair," Blanc said.
"Two big clubs are having talks. Let's just wait
for the moment and we will see the outcome
very shortly.

"For the moment, he (Di Maria) is down to play
for Manchester against PSG on Wednesday. For
the moment, that is. I repeat that rumour has it
that this player has every possibility to join Paris
Saint Germain, but ... at this moment in time
nothing is official."

Di Maria joined United last year in a 59.7 million
pound ($92.6 million) British record transfer from
Real Madrid but has failed to settle during a
difficult first season with the Premier League
giants.

L'Equipe newspaper on Sunday reported that a
deal to bring Di Maria to Paris was imminent and
that the transfer fee would be around 63million
euros ($69million, £45million).

"There are some details that still need to be
worked out between the club and the player, but
there is every chance that he will join up with his
future teammates in New Jersey in the coming
days or even hours," the paper said.

Di Maria would be PSG's big transfer move of
the summer as they look to convert their
domination of the domestic scene in France onto
the European stage with a first-ever victory in
the Champions League.

Since the Qatar Sports Investments took over
the running and financing of the club four years
ago, a top player has been added to the squad
each summer - Javier Pastore (43million euros)
in 2011, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva
(more than 60million euros) in 2012, Edinson
Cavani (64million euros) in 2013 and David Luiz
(50 million euros in 2014).

Di Maria would be the latest addition to the
glittering array of international talent on show at
the Parc des Princes.

One conclusion we can draw from yesterday's match is that Januzaj is definitely not a winger. He has to be played in central positions as an attacking midfielder, second striker or striker to flourish.

I would prefer Depay to be deployed as a Winger, probably replacing Ashley Young on the left wing. Rooney should play as No 10, and Chicharito should be allowed to play as a lone Striker!
We need Chicharito to score goals. Many chances were thrown away, and I strongly believe if Chicharito is in the match, we might have hammered Barcelona by wide goal margin.
My suggestion though

Manchester United Transfer News: Louis Van Gaal Comments on Need for Galactico

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal revealed he believes his team is in need of another game-changing player in order to keep up with the giants of European football.

Despite signing the likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin during what has already been a busy summer, the Red Devils manager isn't satisfied, and his comments on Sunday indicate he's looking for a star forward to add both goals and creativity:

"Chelsea have Hazard. He can always make goals, he can always make an action and decide a goal. Chelsea also have Willian and Oscar. Manchester City have [Sergio] Agüero, it’s the same type. Barcelona has [Lionel] Messi, Neymar and [Luis] Suárez. We as Manchester United have to compete with these clubs, so we have to look also for that kind of players."

When speaking to the English media about the
players he already has at his disposal, he made
it very clear he wants more:

No, you don’ t have a good vision I think. We can use much more creativity. We have Wayne, Mata, Depay, Young, Januzaj, Wilson, Herrera. Young has had a fantastic season, but he is not a Neymar and we have to compete with that kind of class. When it is possible to buy, for a reasonable price, players from that level, we shall do that because they can contribute as they are better. Ronaldo? He may come, but it is not possible. Why not ? Because you have the club [Real], Ronaldo and then you have Manchester United and how much Manchester United want to spend."

United appear to be on the verge of selling their top signing from last season, as former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria seems to be on his way to Paris Saint-Germain. Di Maria was supposed to be the main creative outlet, the star forward Van Gaal apparently so desperately desires. After a promising start, the Argentina international's 2014-15 campaign quickly came crashing down around him, as he never appeared comfortable at Old Trafford.

He's not the first star to struggle during his first season in a new league, but unlike others, Di Maria seems determined to start over. While nothing has been made official yet, it seems all but certain he'll be leaving for the French
capital very soon. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has already welcomed him to the club.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has welcomed reports suggesting PSG are close to agreeing a deal for Man Utd's Angel Di Maria.

Van Gaal has plenty of creative talent at his disposal, but the likes of Ashley Young are of a different caliber than Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale, to name a few. Andreas Pereira and Adnan Januzaj have talent to spare, but both still have much to learn and will need at least several more seasons of developing before they can be difference-makers on the highest level.

Another addition would be the quickest way to push the team to new heights, but options on the open market may be limited. As Van Gaal suggested himself, someone like Ronaldo simply isn't available at this particular time, no matter how much money the club throws at a possible transfer.

The acquisition of Memphis Depay should boost the side's creativity and scoring ability, and while the 21-year-old Dutchman will need some time to adjust to the Premier League, he appears to have the talent to emerge as a world-class option like Neymar or Eden Hazard in just a couple of years.

But knowing Van Gaal and the numerous shock signings he has already made during his short tenure as United manager, expect at least one more big star to arrive at Old Trafford before the end of the summer. It's now clear the Dutch manager still isn't happy with the players at his disposal, and when Van Gaal isn't happy, Ed Woodward usually spends.

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adeyemi2015:
I would prefer Depay to be deployed as a Winger, probably replacing Ashley Young on the left wing. Rooney should play as No 10, and Chicharito should be allowed to play as a lone Striker!
We need Chicharito to score goals. Many chances were thrown away, and I strongly believe if Chicharito is in the match, we might have hammered Barcelona by wide goal margin.
My suggestion though

Depay will play behind rooney while ashley is undisputed on the left wing..