The 18 x 25ft artwork, made by a team of expert florists using 25,000 red and white flowers shipped in from Van Gaal’s homeland, is on display at the National Football Museum.

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 fiery Dutchman will start his new role as United boss on Wednesday after deciding against taking a post-World Cup break to take charge in time for United’s pre-season tour of America.

Manchester United turned disabled fans away from Old Trafford, claims Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.

Germany won the World Cup without any players from Greater Manchester clubs – but how did the Mancunians who were at the tournament shape up?

The 40-year-old announced his retirement from football at the end of last season after a 23-year career at Old Trafford where he claimed more than 30 major trophies

The staggering figure is more than double the amount current partner Nike pays, who announced earlier this month that they would be ending their relationship from the 2014-15 season after the a 13-year association

Van Gaal will travel to the United States for his first matches in charge of the three-times European champions later this week having steered the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup.

Manchester United veterans Phil Neville and Nicky Butt will find out in the coming days whether their services are required at the club for the forthcoming season.

Van Gaal’s first home game at Old Trafford will be against Valencia on August 12, which will be the final pre-season game and has been dubbed as ‘Reunited14’

French international Evra, who signed a one-year extension deal in May, could be on his way to Juventus.