There are only four remaining clubs with considerably better odds now than before the tournament: Manchester City, PSG, Liverpool and Roma. (sportsinsights.com)
The latter, who remains the club's record signing, struggled to assert himself during his first campaign in England, following his 2013 arrival, and only showed glimpses of his class last term. (caughtoffside.com)
Having sold Robin van Persie to Fenerbahce last week [via BBC Sport], van Gaal may be in search of a replacement, as Wayne Rooney remains the club's solitary senior centre - forward. (caughtoffside.com)