Scholes says Van Gaal magic touch will lift United by ‘20-25%’

Manchester United have confirmed new manager Louis van Gaal will join up with the club for their full pre-season tour.

A number of their World Cup players, including Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, David de Gea and Shinji Kagawa, as well as new signings Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera, will also depart for the United States on July 18.

In Van Gaal’s case, that could be just five days after his involvement at the World Cup in Brazil ends.