Manchester United News Roundup: Another Attacking Midfielder Targeted, Van Gaal Tipped For Success And Di Maria Cock-Up

Saturday’s biggest stories concerning the Red Devils.

Galatasaray have failed to pay Wesley Sneijder’s wages and Manchester United could give him a route out

The Red Devils are considering a move for Netherlands international Sneijder after the attacking midfielder revealed he has not been paid by his current club.

Gala are currently suffering financial problems and the 30-year-old could be tempted by a move to the Premier League if things continue the way they are.

“It’s true that I did not get the money, Galatasaray are working hard to sort their financial situation,” Sneijder was quoted by the Sun.

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Club legend Peter Schmeichel backs Louis van Gaal for success

The former United goalkeeper believes that the Dutchman is the right man to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford.

After a stuttering start more positive results in recent times sees van Gaal’s men in fourth place in the English top tier and Schmeichel thinks the 63-year-old just needs to be given time.

“I believe bringing Louis van Gaal was a good move. The new team and new coach just need time, it is not easy to reach that level that Ferguson’s United was at,” the Dane was quoted by the Daily Star.

Tom Cleverley is determined to prove his critics wrong during his loan spell at Aston Villa

After coming in for serious criticism in recent times at the Theatre of Dreams the midfielder was eventually shipped out on-loan to Villa over the summer.

However, Cleverley is ready to kick-start his career now he has been given another chance and show the Red Devils that they were wrong about him.

“I’m motivated to prove a few people wrong. And hopefully that does increase my performances,” the 25-year-old told the Birmingham Mail.

Real Madrid want David de Gea as a replacement for Iker Casillas

During Spain’s surprise 2-1 loss to Slovakia in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Thursday there was another gaffe from ‘keeper Casillas and many are calling for the captain to be dropped.

Madrid are also considering axing their skipper and according to Marca are lining up United stopper de Gea as a replacement for the 33-year-old.

The former Atletico Madrid man is understood to be interested in a move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, but would want to be assured of regular game time.

Club shop messes up printing of Angel di Maria’s name

It’s highly likely that the choice to have the British record £59.7m signing on the back of the shirt is a very popular one after the 26-year-old’s impressive start to life in England.

However, the megastore has made a major cock-up trying to spell di Maria’s name, not only forgetting to put a space in but also calling the Argentine DaMaria.