Manchester United News: £125m double move, Van Gaal statement, Rojo exit revealed

Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United's win at Southampton was a statement

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you the latest from Old Trafford.

 

Manchester United could make a stunning £125million double move for Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Cresswell.

United boss Louis van Gaal is bereft of left-back options after Luke Shaw suffered a horrific double leg-break.

 

The Sun report Van Gaal is lining up a £15m move for West Ham ace Cresswell as cover for Shaw.

And The Sunday Times claim United could rival Paris Saint-Germain's £110m move for old favourite Ronaldo.

 

Van Gaal believes his side's 3-2 win at Southampton has sent a message to their title rivals.

"We have made a statement that we shall compete for the title," he said.

"You cannot expect a title from a team in transition, but when we are close we shall grab it."

 

Marcos Rojo's career at United was saved after crunch talks with Van Gaal.

The £16m Argentina defender angered the Dutchman by missing the club's pre-season tour of America due to passport problems and was then offered to Monaco as part of the deal for Anthony Martial.

But the Daily Star on Sunday report influential agent Jorge Mendes stepped in to ensure Rojo remained in Manchester.

Van Gaal has since assured the 25-year-old he is part of his plans - and is set for more action following Shaw's injury nightmare.