Why De Jong is the right player at the right time for Manchester United

The Netherlands and AC Milan midfielder was bombed out of Manchester City two years ago but one man's rubbish is another man's treasure and he could shine for the Red Devils .

Perhaps moreso than any club hiring a new manager,Manchester United has signed its immediate future over to Louis van Gaal.

In three short weeks, the Dutchman has overhauled Carrington - trees have been planted to shield players from the wind, pitches torn up and replaced, beds and floodlights installed. He also told the club it has too many commercial requirements and implemented a previously untried 3-5-2 system.