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Van Gaal to bide time over new faces

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will not rush to make signings despite "having" to play with wing-backs recently.

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Marouane Fellaini and Shinji Kagawa can leave Man Utd, Carl Jenkinson tug-of-war, Loic Remy to Newcastle, plus more.

Louis van Gaal says he is inheriting a 'broken' Manchester United squad

Louis van Gaal has said that he is inheriting a “broken” squad at Manchester United and faces a far tougher task than David Moyes did, when he took over the winning side left behind by Sir Alex Ferguson.

VIDEO: Van Gaal on Fergie and formations

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal speaks to BBC Sport about his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson and says he is "honoured" to be compared to the former manager.

Manchester United hold talks with Napoli over Marouane Fellaini exit

Belgian weighs up options after failing to shine at Old Trafford Louis van Gaal to assess situation over Shinji Kagawa Continue reading...

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he has inherited a 'broken squad'

Dutchman insists it would have been easier to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United team of champions

The Joy of Six: great Commonwealth Games moments

Ian Thorpe, Rob de Castella, Kerryn McCann, the Miracle Mile and Ato 'Golden Boldon' show why the Games can still punch their weight Continue reading...

Rio Ferdinand was ready to retire before QPRs Harry Redknapp called

I would have done TV, maybe coaching, says ex-United player Redknapp gave Ferdinand his debut at West Ham in 1996 Continue reading...