Gareth Bale Good For Man United - Bryan Robson

Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for long-term transfer target Gareth Bale.

Signing Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale would make Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal "a very happy man" in the wake of Angel di Maria's imminent departure, according to Bryan Robson.

With Di Maria on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain after just one season at Old Trafford, Bale has once again been linked with a move to United, despite Real boss Rafael Benitez's insisting the 26-year-old Wales international is not for sale.

BRYAN ROBSON: Don't Blame Ferguson For United's Fall

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has labelled it a "pathetic excuse" to blame ex-boss Alex Ferguson's presence at matches for the club's current struggles.

After ceding the managerial reins to David Moyes in the close season, Ferguson has taken up a role as a club director and is frequently pictured in the stands watching United.

The sight of Ferguson peering down from the directors' box has divided opinion with some fans comparing Moyes's situation with the one that faced Wilf McGuinness when he replaced Matt Busby in 1969.