Lyon have agreed a deal with Manchester United for Memphis Depay, it is understood.

Jose Mourinho has been reluctant to give Memphis Depay the chance to resurrect his Manchester United career because he is expecting him to leave in January.

A lot has changed in the two years since Manchester United appointed Louis Van Gaal, but one thing has not: The man himself.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is aiming to win the FA Cup with “beautiful” football but will settle for anything that brings the trophy back to Old Trafford.

Norwich 0 Manchester United 1: Juan Mata insists Wayne Rooney is ready to spearhead Manchester United’s attack for the final two games of their Premier League campaign as they continue to chase a top four finish.

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri insists money cannot buy success, with the Foxes three points away from the Premier League title.

Manchester Utd 1 Aston Villa 0

Manchester United 1 Everton 0: Manchester United started the day by honouring arguably the club’s greatest ever player by renaming the main stand The Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and ended it by keeping up the hope that Old Trafford will see Champions League football next season.

Blaise Matuidi’s late strike steered France to a 3-2 victory over Holland on an emotional night at the Amsterdam Arena.

It may only have been the Europa League, but Liverpool fans didn’t care on a memorable night at Anfield as they beat bitter rivals Manchester United.

Manchester United’s chances of progressing in the Europa League are in the balance after they threw away the lead to go down 2-1 at FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.

Man United 1 Sheffield United 0: Louis van Gaal insisted the result was all-important after Manchester United limped into the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to Wayne Rooney’s late penalty against League One side Sheffield United.

Stoke 2 Man United 0: LOUIS VAN GAAL had better brace himself — and his family — for a torrent of further speculation about his Manchester United future after a fourth successive defeat in all competitions pushed him to the edge of the precipice.

Bournemouth 2 Man Utd 1: Michael Carrick held his tongue but it was impossible for the midfielder to disguise his frustration after Manchester United’s bad week turned a lot worse.

“No doubt as to the United fans’ hit chant of the autumn so far, then: “Attack, attack, attack!”

Louis van Gaal is unconcerned by Paul Scholes’ criticism of Manchester United for “lacking creativity”, citing the nursery rhyme: “Sticks and stones can break my bones but names can never hurt me.”

CSKA Moscow 1 Manchester United 1: No-one would call it exciting or convincing but a 1-1 draw against CSKA has left Manchester United well placed in their Champions League qualifying group and in a good place ahead of Sunday’s crucial Manchester derby.

Manchester United forward Memphis Depay has been involved in a spat with former Red Devils striker Robin van Persie during a Holland training session.

You know the expression “to have your arse handed to you on a plate”?

Louis van Gaal deems it a work in progress and he is right. Manchester United still look well short of the team that considered they had few equals at home or abroad in their pomp under Alex Ferguson but having gone top of the Premier League they have also now secured opening win in the Champions League.

Man Utd 3 Sunderland 0: As a proven winner of league championships across Europe, Louis van Gaal knows what it takes to stay the course and finish on top.

If you looked out your window early enough this morning, you may have seen a huge red moon rising. Apparently the celestial heavens must be the latest universal merchandising partners of Manchester United, for what better way to herald the long-awaited return of the team to the top of the Premier League?

Manchester United 3 Ipswich 0: Anthony Martial stepped off the bench and scored his fourth goal in four matches as Manchester United strolled into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup with a 3-0 win over Ipswich.

Southampton 2 Manchester United 3: Manchester United’s transformation is gaining momentum thanks to two goals from Anthony Martial in a 3-2 victory at Southampton which takes them to second in the table; but it wasn’t quite enough to end a long-running debate over the quality of their defence.

Luke Shaw will be spared the torment of completing his 500-mile return to Manchester from Eindhoven by land.

PSV Eindhoven 2 Manchester United 1: Luke Shaw suffered an horrific double leg fracture as Manchester United’s return to the Champions League ended in a disappointing 2-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven.

Louis van Gaal may have spent over £250m (€341m) since he took over at Manchester United, but he still does not know whether his squad is capable of being a major force in the Champions League.