The four-time Champions League winner was given a tour of Oldham’s Boundary Park facilities and dined with the club’s Chairman at Manchester’s Australasia restaurant on Thursday night.

Louis van Gaal revealed that his appointment as Manchester United’s new manager has got the seal of approval from legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Dutchman is expected to visit United’s Carrington training complex as he gets his feet under the desk in his new role – just four days after exiting his Holland job with third spot in the World Cup.

The arrival of Dutchman Louis van Gaal at Manchester United has forced countryman Alexander Buttner to leave the club – as he feels the new manager doesn’t rate him.

The tricky attacker has shrugged off a hamstring injury that forced his withdrawal from the Welsh under-21 squad and has been named as one of 23 players heading to the Amsterdam Arena to take on Holland.

United turned to Netherlands manager Van Gaal, who guided Ajax to a Champions League triumph over AC Milan in 1995, this week having sacked Moyes in April.

Champions League-winning coach Van Gaal is primed to be announced as David Moyes’ permanent successor at United after Tuesday’s final home game of the season against Hull

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