The Colombian made a late season-long loan move to Old Trafford on Monday that was finally confirmed after the deadline had passed.

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.

Over the weekend the back pages were filled with the revelation that ex-Chelsea star Frank Lampard will be signing on loan until January before heading back to New York City FC to prepare for the start of the MLS season in March.

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.

Louis van Gaal is already impressed by his squad’s adaptability to his training methods as he prepares to take charge of his first match as Manchester United boss.

United behind Real Madrid and Barcelona in third spot as City way back in 49th in a North American sports dominated Forbes list.

Fletcher’s initial taste of pre-season first-team action came in 2003’s trip to the United States, when United visited Seattle, Los Angeles and New Jersey.

The Blues have been held to ransom by their Ivorian powerhouse Yaya Toure after the 31-year-old announced that he was unhappy with the way he was treated during his birthday last month.

Toure appeared to cast doubt over his City future through Twitter following his agent’s claims the club failed to wish him a happy 31st birthday.

Real lead the way with a £2billion valuation, narrowly ahead of Barcelona (£1.9bn), United (£1.65bn) and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich (£1.1bn)

United and Real Madrid to meet at enormous Michigan Stadium on August 2 with the attendance expected to break a US football record