was signed for the club for £15m in January last year, and loaned back to Crystal Palace. But once he linked up with the rest of the United squad in the summer, it was thought he was never really given the chance to impress at Old Trafford under David Moyes.

He has only made two appearances from the bench in the Premier League for United this season before being sent on loan at Cardiff City, and he featured in a League Cup tie against Norwich City as well as the Community Shield win over Wigan Athletic.

Adnan Januzaj is also a promising talent as has been demonstrated on several occasions this season, and Van Gaal could be the man who capitalises on the 19-year-old's talent, even more so than underMoyes.

It would seem that as long as players have the appetite to learn then Van Gaal will give them every opportunity if they have the ability.

Ian Bolland

A journalism graduate of Liverpool John Moores University. During his time at university, Ian spent time on work experience at local newspapers in Liverpool, Bolton and Wigan, and prior to that he did work for The Observer's 'fans verdict'. Ian also has interests in news, current affairs and business but mostly sport, including football, rugby league, cricket, golf and Formula 1, amongst others.