“But when the Champions League and Cup games arrive the demands will be the same”.
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That has now increased the pressure on executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward who has taken the brunt of the criticism from frustrated United fans who believe their side is short of quality up front to mount a substantial Premier League title challenge.
With reports rife about linking Gareth Bale to Manchester United, this survey only adds more fuel to the fire. United should do all they can to secure Bale’s signature for the Welsh man to leave The Bernabeu.
Real Madrid’s preseason may not have been packed with goals, with star forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale only tallying one goal apiece.
“I still think they’re a bit short at centre-half, but someone like Bale can make all the difference if he comes in and gets 18 goals a season playing off the left, that makes a massive difference to the team”.
And now the Day by day Mail has said that Louis van Gaal has personally recognized Bale because the participant he believes will hearth United to success this season.
Gareth Bale posted a short video clip on Twitter this afternoon, captioned: “Just getting some last minute practice in before La Liga kicks off!”. Van Gaal likes to play with an attacking style and Bale would be linking up with a manager that suits his style of play.
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And despite some eye-catching acquisitions, including the signing of two goal hero Memphis Depay earlier on in the summer, there remains a suspicion that United have failed in this aim.
