Michael Gbade Sport Blog

Former Man Utd goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar tells Reds fans it won't be the end of the world if David De Gea leaves for Real Madrid this summer. Edwin Van der Sar believes his Manchester United successor David De Gea will be successfully replaced if the Spaniard leaves for Real Madrid. When the Dutch number one retired four years ago Sir Alex Ferguson made the shock choice of bringing in Atletico Madrid’s 20-year-old unproven keeper as a replacement.

After finishing as the Eredivisie’s top scorer last season, Manchester United’s latest signing Memphis Depay has Reds’ fans expecting big things. But what exactly are they getting with a man who Louis van Gaal was so willing to pay £25m for? With Depay widely considered as one of Europe’s top young talents, United have undoubtedly bought someone with potential. As the youngest player to have scored more than 15 goals in the continent’s top 10 leagues last season, the winger has proved that he has the ability to be a potent threat from the wing, despite his fledgling age.

They're alright at United. And they will get a chance on tour. Here's Louis. "I shall take a lot of youngsters with us to the USA," Van Gaal said. "They have the chance to show themselves and then we shall wait and observe how they can develop. You get your chances always, especially in pre-season and, when you grab that chance, you have maybe the possibility to join us next season."

An oft-trotted out line, but Nani is not thinking about his future. “I do not want to think about [my future] now,” said Nani. “I’m focused on the national team and the important thing is rest after.”

Wayne Rooney is a goal away from breaking the England scoring record, but he wouldn't mind if he quickly loses it. "You're hoping that two or three who come in and take it really quick. That'd be great," Rooney said. "If it happens, I wouldn't be too concerned. The main thing would be that it did happen and I am sure it will."

Injuries disrupted Lingard last season and he then went on loan to Derby. There are reports today that Steve McClaren is interested in working with the England Under-21 international again, this time at Derby. Jesse Lingard made his United debut on the opening day

The Guardian's Manchester reporter Jamie Jackson has been on talkSPORT this morning: “United’s number one target in Benzema, but if they come to the end of the window and United are still struggling to get a top striker, you might see them trying to push the Kane deal through,” he said.