Manchester United transfers: Sir Alex Ferguson working with Louis van Gaal to plan spending spree

Van Gaal and Ferguson have been spotted dining with their wives at the end of the domestic season and Ferguson is helping United recruit the world's best

Red Devils: Van Gaal and Fergie are working in tandem

Louis van Gaal and Sir Alex Ferguson are working together to help Manchester United recruit the world’s best players.
Van Gaal has received boardroom approval for a £200 million summer spending spree and is tapping into Fergie’s know-how and contacts to help United get their men.
Far from keeping United’s legendary manager at arm’s length, Van Gaal and Ferguson have been spotted dining with their wives in Manchester at the end of the domestic season.
The famous bosses had dinner at Van Gaal’s favourite Chinese restaurant with Truus van Gaal and Lady Cathy Ferguson joining the party.

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Van Gaal and Ferguson are long standing friends and have mutual respect for the success they’ve enjoyed in their careers.
Ferguson has been careful about controlling his Old Trafford profile. But he has made it clear to Van Gaal he will help in any way he can to continue the Dutchman’s ambitious rebuilding plans.
Such is Fergie’s status that when he visited Madrid for a Champions League clash in March he dined after the game with former United hero Cristiano Ronaldo.

He was able to provide the perfect insight into what was happening at Real Madrid including Ronaldo’s future.
As well as his United duties Ferguson is UEFA’s coaching ambassador. UEFA boss Michel Platini explained: “Sir Alex is chairman of the forum of elite coaches that meet every year. He will also be a member of the technical study group of the Champions League and the European Championship.”
Ferguson is due to be at tonight’s Champions League final in Berlin.