Louis van Gaal will not axe Manchester United’s young players despite his massive summer spending, claims Gianfranco Zola.

Manchester United’s newest signing Radamel Falcao can’t wait to start winning trophies with the club – and believes playing in the Premier League will be like a ‘dream’.

England boss Roy Hodgson yesterday joined Louis van Gaal in telling the 19-year-old Shaw – after his selection for the World Cup and move to Manchester United – how hard he will have to work to get fit and stay in peak condition.

Shaw, who was signed for £27million from Southampton after the teenager travelled to Brazil with England for his World Cup bow, was told by manager Louis van Gaal last month to improve his fitness and has

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.

Shaw was told by manager Louis van Gaal to get fitter which the defender whole-heartedly agreed with after his $27million move from Southampton to Old Trafford following the 19-year-old’s World Cup debut with England.

Shaw is the most expensive teenager in British football history at £27million but has not impressed at training during the club’s pre-season tour of America.

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.

After eight and a half years at the club, Patrice Evra today confirmed he was moving to Italian champions Juventus.

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