Ed Woodward will face a grilling from Manchester United investors this week when he delivers financial results for the third quarter. The Red Devils' executive vice-chairman will speak with investors in a conference call on Friday as speculation surrounding the future of Louis van Gaal continues to gather pace, report the Manchester Evening News. A top four finish is now looking unlikely for United, with Manchester City needing just a point at Swansea to secure Champions League football next season. Van Gaal's predecessor David Moyes was sacked less than 48 hours after a top-four finish became mathematically impossible in 2013. However, it was revealed on Tuesday that Van Gaal is still playing a major role in United's recruitment plans ahead of the transfer window after pulling the plug on a potential deal to sign Renato Sanches from Benfica.

Source: Standard Digital May 11, 2016 11:00 UTC