Chelsea and Liverpool have also been named as interested parties once the January transfer window opens but the Dutchman had a blunt response to questions about any move for Vardy.
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Defensively Manchester United have been outstanding for over a year and that is the main reason why they managed to finish in top four last season and are challenging for the title this season.
Van Gaal described Vardy as a “nasty” and “great” player whom he likened to Dennis Bergkamp.
The 16-19 spread on the minute of the last Vardy goal may interest some punters, especially when you consider that 10 of Leicester’s last 11 league goals have come after the break. I only know, for example, Dennis Bergkamp as a player who did the same with Ajax. It’s not so easy to do that. If I’m a central midfielder facing Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin, I would not be anxious.
Louis van Gaal expects Jamie Vardy will be a “nasty” problem for Manchester United to tackle when they head to Leicester this evening.
Manchester United’s iconic defender Rio Ferdinand believes that the only players that will be excited by the club’s performances this season are their defenders, as per The Sun.
Van Gaal will be even more concerned once he sees Wolfsburg’s home record.
“Of course, because the fans have to be happy”, he said in a news conference. Otherwise he is out of the team. “So as a manager, I am satisfied with him”.
Ex-United captain Roy Keane tore into Rooney after the 0-0 midweek draw with PSV Eindhoven, claiming the striker “doesn’t look in great shape”.
Ferdinand told The Sun that, while there were areas to improve on, the large strides made in 18 months under Van Gaal speak for themselves, adding that Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t always play the most exciting football either. But it is possible he shall play other matches there.
“It’s dependable not always on the quality and shape of the player at the moment, but also the game-plan, and we have to decide that every week”.
United visit Leicester knowing that a win will see them leapfrog the surprise Premier League leaders, though Van Gaal believes Claudio Ranieri’s side deserve their place at the top of the table following their recent form.
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Phil Jones missed the game on Wednesday after picking up a knock during the win at Watford last weekend and the defender is a doubt again on Saturday so Chris Smalling should be partnered by Daley Blind at the back with Marcos Rojo at left-back.
