The 36-year-old midfielder will join City on a six-month loan deal taking him to the start of new club New York City’s MLS season.

United notched up five wins from five fixtures against top quality opponents – one victory on penalties – as they displayed a togetherness not seen for some time.

After just 16 appearances for City following his 20xx move from Everton, where he played 85 games as a teenager, Rodwell’s career appeared to be heading the wrong way.

Rooney scored five goals in five games on United’s tour of the USA, as they defeated Liverpool 3-1 in the International Champions Cup final to cap a fine first fortnight under Van Gaal.

They used to chant his name in football stadiums across the UK and Europe, but now City fans will have to decide whether to open their arms to the player or shun him from their history.

Video monitoring has been a key part of Van Gaal’s regime since he took the reigns at United last month.

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.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has stated his interest in the midfielder, who failed to score in 21 appearances last season at United and is likely to fall down the pecking order after the signing of Spaniard Ander Herrera.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has once again sung the praises of Stevan Jovetic as the forward continues his scoring exploits – despite the Blues suffering a 3-1 penalty defeat to Liverpool.

Ivorian Toure, linked with moves away this summer as the 3x-year-old has experienced a rough time due to his ill brother Ibrahim sadly passing away in xx, said the ordeal had unsurprisingly affected his thinking.

Premier League champions City have their own hardcore faithful in America courtesy of the Pittsburgh Supporters Club