Monday’s Man United news and transfer rumour gossip.
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal declared himself very proud of the efforts made by his players in their 1-0 derby defeat against Manchester City, the Daily Mirror reports.
However, the Dutchman acknowledges that despite their “unbelievable” efforts, “it is always the goals that count.”
Vincent Kompany admits that Manchester United finished the local derby clash at the Etihad Stadium in the ascendancy despite playing with ten-men for nearly an hour, the Daily Star reports.
Sergio Aguero scored the winner for Manchester City in the second-half and they looked comfortable until United threw caution to the wind in the last 15 minutes.
United target Kevin Strootman is closing in on his return to fitness – and insists he is happy at Roma, the Daily Mirror reports.
The Dutchman has been sidelined since March with a cruciate knee ligament injury, although that has not stopped talk of a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester Uunited’s injury woes continue as Louis van Gaal confirmed that Marcos Rojo dislocated his shoulder during the Manchester derby today, the Daily Express writes.
The Argentina defender slid into a tackle and landed awkwardly on his left shoulder 10 minutes into the second half at the Etihad and required oxygen as he was stretchered off the pitch.
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to battle it out for the signature of Feyenoord defender Terence Kongolo, according to the Daily Express.
The Dutch defender who can play at both centre back and at right back was included in Louis van Gaal’s World Cup squad this summer in Brazil.