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Man Utd boss Van Gaal: Don't call me axeman!

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal insists he will tread carefully when deciding which players he wants sold. Van Gaal will not enjoy telling his unwanted players they have no future at the club, but he will not shirk away from making the changes he feels are necessary either.

"I won't come with the axe - it's not like that," Van Gaal said.

"We have to be honest. We have to give advice to the players now at this moment and not at the end of August. Then we can't change anymore and they don't have a choice.

"Of course it's difficult to say something after two weeks but I think you have to say something."

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