United announced their squad numbers for 2014/15 by handing the 19-year-old the old shirt of Giggs, the three-times European champions’ record appearance holder with 963, while new signings Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera were given nos. 3 and 21 respectively.

New boss Louis van Gaal is just what Manchester United need to give them an extra push, says Gerard Pique – who found out first-hand what it was life was like working under the fiery Dutchman.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has stated his interest in the midfielder, who failed to score in 21 appearances last season at United and is likely to fall down the pecking order after the signing of Spaniard Ander Herrera.

A brace apiece for Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young and youngster Reece James after Danny Welbeck’s pin-point opener saw the Red Devils overwhelm their American opposition on game one of the USA Tour.

Louis van Gaal got off to the perfect start as Manchester United manager – setting the benchmark for the season with a 7-0 win over LA Galaxy.

Manchester United are set to add to their summer signings after agreed a deal with German international star Mats Hummels.

Spaniard De Gea has been impressed with the high-profile footballing stars that have recently moved over to the MLS (Major League Soccer), including compatriot David Villa and Brazilian legend Kaka.

Fletcher’s initial taste of pre-season first-team action came in 2003’s trip to the United States, when United visited Seattle, Los Angeles and New Jersey.

The 24-year-old, who was the subject of a ‘hoax’ bid claimed to be from the club last summer, has signed a four-year deal with the Old Trafford outfit after they met his contract release clause.

Herrera has signed for United after they met his £28.4million release clause.

Midfielder Herrera, part of Spain’s London 2012 Olympics squad, would become only United’s second midfield signing in seven years after Belgian Marouane Fellaini became the first in six last summer.