But with John Terry, Gary Cahill, Kurt Zouma and Branislav Ivanovic already options at Stamford Bridge, Ferdinand has advised Stones to go to Old Trafford.
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Di Maria’s spell at United started off promisingly, but his form soon deteriorated and he only started one of the final 10 games of last season.
Will it happen though? But Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez told Spanish publication AS that his sole focus is to help the Welshman continue to improve at the club level.
For much of the past year, it has been rumored that United are ready and willing to obliterate the price paid for Di María by signing another Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale.
What do you think Bale’s rating on Federation Internationale de Football Association 16 should be? The Daily Mirror has also claimed that United hold an interest in a player who has frequently been linked with the club in recent years.
Rooney, 29, will again captain United this season after being installed club captain last summer and he knows exactly what is expected of him after 12 months under the Dutchman’s reign. However, the Argentine was Van Gaal’s number one for two seasons at AZ Alkmaar and could get the long term job even if De Gea can be persuaded to stay for another season.
Another player whose future has been heavily in the spotlight this summer is Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
“It’s great to have the support of the manager and the president and hopefully I can repay them now with some goals and trophies”. Should he move to England, the defender’s experience and leadership skills will be vital for Van Gaal’s side in 2015/16 season. The latter was the club’s latest summer signing as he arrived at Santiago Bernabeu from Real Zaragoza.
Tim Poole: Louis van Gaal wants to be viewed as a good coach but, so far, he’s simply been a man to spend big money and get the minimum requirement of top four. “He was a young keeper during my time at AZ Alkmaar and I am delighted he is joining Manchester United”, said Van Gaal.
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One-time Manchester United transfer target Nicolas Otamendi is still determined to leave Valencia, according to reports from Spain. But Mauricio Pochettino was exceptionally happy with Rose last season so it’s more likely that they pass and the Blues turn their attention to Rahman.
