Louis van Gaal says he still has complete faith in executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, despite Pedro snub

Louis van Gaal says he still has complete faith in executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, despite Manchester United having missed out on another key target after Pedro joined Chelsea.The Old Trafford chief had flown to Barcelona to seal a deal earlier this week but was beaten to the winger's signature by the Premier League champions, while they also missed out on Manchester City new-boy Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Ramos, who signed a new contract with Real Madrid.

"No-one should doubt Ed Woodward," he told reporters. "I have the idea you want to separate Ed Woodward with me. Never. Never, because every day I am updated by him and I trust him."
Van Gaal refused to be drawn on the reasons why Pedro's move to Old Trafford broke down amid conflicting rumours surrounding the transfer saga, with some reports suggesting the Red Devils had not been snubbed, but actually pulled the plug on the deal themselves.
"I cannot answer these questions [on Pedro], you know that," Van Gaal continued. "I have said it before, that what we are doing is a process.