Expect LVG Backing

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal should remain in charge and get financial backing from the club, says the Sunday Supplement panel.

The Dutchman has already broken the British record transfer fee by signing Angel Di Maria, and has put the Red Devils back among the challengers for the Champions League places.

Van Gaal said earlier in the week he is likely to retire once he leaves Old Trafford, and the Supplement panel believe he should be supported by the club, although they do not expect United to make the top four.

“At best it will be Europa league for United next season,” said The Sun’s Charlie Wyett.

“Quite rightly Van Gaal will be backed in the summer and be given another chance.

“It’s a shame David Moyes didn’t have such support, but quite rightly Van Gaal will remain at the club.”

The Sunday Times’ Jonathan Northcroft believes if Van Gaal is likely to be in a prime position in the transfer market this summer, owing to the club’s financial clout.

“The way United see it is that the top players are going for £60 to £100m and they are one of the very few clubs in the world that can pay that,” he said.

“Maybe because of Financial Fair Play they are the only club in England that can do it. That is where they see a big advantage.

“There is also a message there that clubs like Liverpool are still trying to buy potential and develop it, while United can buy the ready-made player.

If there are two top players but one is a little but older than the other United would go for the proven 28-year-old. They are trying to us financial muscle and to think they spent £150m last summer, they could end up spending the same again when you add up all the players they are looking at.“

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