Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been told that he is expected to finish no lower than third in the Premier League this season, with no further substantial additions to the squad after this summer’s £153.1m outlay – (Independent)
United legend Gary Neville, 39, has questioned the club’s logic in selling forward Danny Welbeck, 23, to rivals Arsenal for just £16m – (Talksport)
But young players are still the future at Manchester United despite the £16m sale of home-grown striker Danny Welbeck, 23, and 25-year-old Tom Cleverley’s loan switch to Aston Villa says assistant boss Ryan Giggs, who reiterated his desire to one day manage the club – (Manchester Evening News)
Arsenal skipper Mikel Arteta and vice captain Per Mertesacker played a key role in sealing the surprise £16m signing of England striker Welbeck from Manchester United – (Daily Star)
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, 27, has signed a new four-year contract and says: “It is still a dream come true playing for the club I love.” – (BBC Sport)