Louis van Gaal: There could be a surprise striker signing

Louis van Gaal has declared himself with Manchester United’s attacking options but hinted he could make a ‘surprise’ striker signing this summer.

The Dutchman appears short on numbers in the forward department having allowed Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie to leave Old Trafford.

In United’s first pre-season outing, he played Memphis Depay, usually a winger, in the number 10 position just behind Wayne Rooney in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Van Gaal insists he has plenty of options, with Javier Hernandez set to be given the chance to rescue his United career, but he has suggested that another forward could be on his way.

“I am not worried about depth of forwards. We still have Rooney. He can play in the striker's position," Van Gaal said after the 1-0 win over Club America.

"We also have Chicharito (Javier Hernandez), (James) Wilson and maybe a surprise, you never know. It is a process. I am not worried about that position."

Hernandez appeared certain to follow Falcao and Van Persie out of the club after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid.

But Van Gaal has confirmed the Mexican will be part of his plans this term.

"Hernandez is coming on July 25," he added.

"He can prove himself and now Falcao and Van Persie are gone so his chances are better now."