Louis van Gaal's 18 Man Utd signings: how they fared and where they are now

Louis van Gaal was back in the headlines this week after launching a sensational rant on FIFA's decision to stage the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The fiery Dutchman - who is currently the head coach of the Netherlands national team - has never been one to shy away from airing his opinion in public; even if it is a controversial one. And as fans of Manchester United will be able to allude to, there's rarely a dull moment when Van Gaal is at the helm.

Despite lifting the FA Cup during his two-year spell at Old Trafford, Van Gaal's tenure was cut short back in 2016 to allow the club to pursue a deal for Jose Mourinho. Many deemed United's decision to dismiss the 70-year-old harsh - but was Van Gaal a success at Old Trafford? An influx of new recruits arrived at the club during Van Gaal's premiership in a bid to restore United's fortunes, but the vast majority failed to make the grade. Here, Mirror Football delves into the 18 players that were signed by Van Gaal and where they are now...

Herrera was an integral player for Van Gaal after United snapped up the ex-Athletic Bilbao man back in 2014. The 32-year-old playmaker amassed over 180 appearances for United before quitting the club in the summer of 2019.

The Spaniard linked up with Paris Saint-Germain after running his contract at Old Trafford down and helped the French giants to clinch a remarkable domestic treble during his first year in Paris.

Shaw was another prospect snapped up from Southampton, with United shelling out £27million back in 2014 to acquire the England star.

Since then, Shaw's progress has been plagued by injury and fitness issues, but he has shown glimpses of the talent that convinced the Old Trafford hierarchy to back Van Gaal by giving the