The powerhouse midfielder has seen his Old Trafford career revived this season, and has crowbarred his way into van Gaal's first team plans despite a poor first season at the club. (caughtoffside.com)
While the Dutchman may have struggled to hit on after an absolutely superb first season at the club, there's no doubting his amazing talent and overwhelming desire to win after many trophyless years at previous club Arsenal. (caughtoffside.com)
United also signed Ander Herrera last summer, with the Spaniard enjoying a fine first season at the club, though reports in the Daily Mirror today claim that Michael Carrick has been the subject of bids from Newcastle United and Inter Milan, so there could yet be departures in that position in the coming weeks. (caughtoffside.com)