Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is happy to have Sir Alex Ferguson remain close to the club.

United's most successful manager has been giving Van Gaal advice during the second leg of the club's tour of the United States in San Jose.

Van Gaal insists he has no problem with Ferguson being around during the tour and welcomes his advice.

"I don't think (Ferguson's presence adds pressure). I talk with him very many times," Van Gaal said.

"We eat together. He is sitting in the board, so he has to judge on me. I know that. But there is nobody in this world who can push me more than myself."