Robin van Persie
Along with Mata and Rooney the Dutchman makes up the trio of stars at Old Trafford who can genuinely be considered world-class, but under Moyes the 30-year-old cut a frustrated figure who was constantly injured.
Van Gaal and van Persie have a good working relationship from their time with the Oranje and if anyone can get the best out of the former Arsenal captain the 62-year-old can.