The 8 Things Manchester United Fans Need To Know About New £13.8m Signing Daley Blind

He’s as versatile as they come

Louis van Gaal’s 3-4-1-2 system relies upon the flexibility and versatility of his players – which is perhaps why Blind looked so comfortable playing it at the World Cup. Generally advertised as a left back, Blind is equally comfortable as a holding midfielder and can even play in central defence or at right back, as he did during an early loan spell with Groningen.