He's also attracted the interest of Chelsea. Van Gaal was the boss in the dressing room but Guardiola was his link when the game started. 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The 22-year-old Brazilian winger is regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe, despite a difficult start to the season, and has regularly been linked with a move to United. Van Gaal, the Dutchman who was Guardiola's coach at Barcelona, reckons the Manchester City boss is … A lack of pace in attack has often been cited as one of the main problems for Louis van Gaal’s side. The stand-out player of 2014/15 has stunk out 2015/16 and suffered a torrid few months at Stamford Bridge. His fee would be around £70m in the summer. Van Gaal, 64, was regarded as the man to bring stability and progress to the chaos left behind by the brief and dismal reign of David Moyes in succession to Ferguson. At Old Trafford, he would take centre stage. Van Gaal insists Guardiola's announcement does not put any extra pressure on his shoulders, however, as he thinks he is secure in his job despite United's recent poor form. The former Barcelona head coach has been linked with the post at Old Trafford, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Van Gaal has no problem with Guardiola announcing his departure from Bayern before the end of the season as he declared he wanted to come to the Premier … “He has won it with Barcelona twice, but he wants to prove he can do it with another team. Have your say below. A long-term target, no doubt, but January may be a bit too soon. They also allowed just one goal in six Champions League group games to set up a last-32 clash with Borussia Monchengladbach. Pep Guardiola is gone so is it Louis van Gaal, Ryan Giggs or Jose Mourinho for Manchester United? There is no suggestion that Mane’s pricetag has changed but then again, this is the United that paid a potential £58m for the relatively unproven Anthony Martial. Louis Van Gaal, Ferguson, Cruyff and Guardiola – An influencer under the radar October 14, 2013 by Arthur James O'Dea Views :. The young Belgian midfielder, 18, is widely courted due to his versatility throughout the midfield. Van Gaal insists Guardiola's arrival does not put any extra pressure on his shoulders, however, as he thinks he is secure in his job despite United's recent poor form. Ed Woodward may have to beat competition from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain if he is to take Anderson off Lazio’s hands. Something went wrong, please try again later. Guardiola's Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City sides have redefined expectations in football and Van Gaal believes the Blues manager is the sole remaining exponent of attacking football. Van Gaal insists Guardiola's announcement does not put any extra pressure on his shoulders, however, as he thinks he is secure in his job despite United's recent poor form. By Adam Bate . The Portuguese's arrival has led to a renaissance for John Stones. He would add genuine energy to United’s engine room, but would likely be one for the future with Louis van Gaal's squad currently brimming with central midfielders. Van Gaal feels it's the only trophy that now matters to the Catalan - to the extent he has built one of football's most formidable defences. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. 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However, his agent Mino Raiola has already said he is worth £150m. “I discussed this in my latest book – and I know he went mad when he read it. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? The Blues coach has doubts as to whether the future Manchester City boss is well matched to the demands of English football. Could cost £30m. "I'm not agreed with your analysis," Van Gaal said when it was put to him that the quality of United's displays had improved recently. Van Gaal, the Dutchman who was Guardiola’s coach at Barcelona, reckons the Manchester City boss is so obsessed with winning the Champions League for the first time since leaving the Nou Camp almost a decade ago, that he has ditched his all-out attacking philosophy for a more pragmatic approach. “They had too much space to cover and were beaten in the counter attack. And this season, City have conceded just 15 goals in 24 Premier League games and are storming towards the title. 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Van Gaal, who won the European crown with Ajax during a glittering coaching career that also included spells at Manchester United and Bayern, said: “Pep sees winning the Champions League as his big target, his big trophy at City. It's claimed Everton would want £65m in order to sell. He has been, alongside Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy, the Premier League’s stand-out performer this season. Guardiola ‘could’ take a year out in the hope of replacing Van Gaal, who ‘could’ be offered an extension by United. The Dutchman's comments were prompted by Guardiola, who earlier in the week claimed the Red Devils couldn't afford any of his Bayern players Created with Sketch. "We are playing always attacking football, only we have scored (against Swansea), that's the big difference. Louis van Gaal declared he was "very pleased" to hear Pep Guardiola had been appointed Manchester City manager. Both believed in attractive and attacking football, but this was achieved differently. A fresh start may be in order and his movement would be very welcome in United's static frontline. At times, he's struggled to get into Louis van Gaal's side, with Ashley Young preferred as a makeshift right-back. Louis van Gaal declared he was "very pleased" to hear Pep Guardiola had been appointed Manchester City manager. Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal OON (Dutch pronunciation: [luˈʋi vɑŋ ˈɣaːl] (); born 8 August 1951) is a Dutch former football manager and player. After making his debut in goal for Milan at the tender age of 16, clubs have been keen to see whether they can tie up a deal for the goalkeeper while he is still young. “It was about his dogmatic attacking. "I see that also in the training sessions but you have to show it also at a certain time for 90 minutes and that's why football is so amazing because you never know. To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link. The Swiss forward is still raw but direct in his play and would help bolster United’s meagre attacking options. 4352. From the section Football. Louis Van Gaal reveals a young Guardiola’s obsession with tactics ‘If you’re good enough, you’re old enough,’ says LvG; Is football bigger in England, Germany, the Netherlands or Spain? With Isco preferred in a three-man midfield, Rodriguez could decide that he needs to leave the club in order to secure first-team football. Van Gaal said: “Pep is no longer pushing both his full-backs up so high because he saw how it caused his centre-backs problems. The Foxes meanwhile have no interest in selling. A more realistic target perhaps but the Algerian playmaker would still come at a cost. Louis van Gaal feels Bayern Munich have made the right choice to appoint Pep Guardiola as their new head coach Van Gaal believes Guardiola transformed Lionel Messi into a team player during his early Barcelona years. That it shall give me confidence we have still to see because one swallow doesn't make a summer. Van Gaal ist überzeugt, dass Guardiola dies wisse, aber "einfach lieber sein eigenes Ding durchzieht." Teammanager Louis van Gaal von Manchester United hat keine Angst, beim englischen Fußball-Rekordmeister zur kommenden Saison von Pep Guardiola abgelöst zu werden. Van Gaal was critical of Guardiola's defensive style of play and believed that Liverpool had the edge Credit: PA:Press Association. Louis van Gaal insists he is not intimidated by Pep Guardiola's declaration that he is bound for the Premier League. Die Welt des Fussballs wird Louis van Gaal so schnell nicht vergessen. Louis van Gaal, Manchester United’s former manager, shares his thoughts with Jamie Jackson on Rooney, his own tactics, why the club is too commercial and being ‘very surprised’ at … Van Gaal, the Dutchman who was Guardiola's coach at Barcelona, reckons the Manchester City boss is so obsessed with winning the Champions League for the first time since leaving the Nou Camp almost a decade ago, that he has ditched his all-out attacking philosophy for a more pragmatic approach. Only 18-years-old but highly rated by the Portuguese club. United are in desperate need of some attacking reinforcements, and the Uruguayan would surely be able to aid them in their quest for goals and attacking flair. Likewise, the Dutchman has suggested Aguero has undergone a similar development at Man City. But he may have done something with my advice after all!”. "Managers have ambitions and Pep Guardiola has that ambition too and he wants to sniff to the culture of England and the Premier League and I wanted that also. “He has let go of his dogmatic principle of always playing attacking football.”. Van Gaal does not believe it is certain two-time Champions League winner Guardiola will be in England next year, anyway. Van Gaal ist gespannt, wie Guardiola zurechtkommt Er sei insgesamt sehr gespannt, wie Guardiola bei seiner ersten Station im Ausland zurechtkomme. Manchester City are the favourites to appoint Guardiola, but Manchester United have been mentioned as a possible destination for the former Barcelona manager. He would cost a hefty fee but always seems to be unhappy at the French club. Louis van Gaal believes this season has seen the unveiling of Pep Guardiola 2.0. It was the availability of another successful manager, Jose Mourinho, that prompted speculation Van Gaal would be sacked during a barren run of eight matches without a win. He knew before he got the ball exactly where he’d … "Some people are looking a little bit strange to that fact but that's good. When United sounded out a move for the Senegalese forward at the end of the last transfer window, Southampton valued him between £35-40m. The Italian international would offer a dynamic presence in attacking midfield, having impressed during his time at Palermo. L ouis van Gaal has taken issue with Pep Guardiola’s claim that several of his players were contacted by Manchester United over the summer but preferred to stay at Bayern Munich.