Intro:

Louis van Gaal refuses to rule out signing Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in January. The Dutchman also previews the Premier League Boxing Day clash at home to Newcastle United and reacts to his backing by Sir Alex Ferguson in recent interviews.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Louis van Gaal, Manchester United manager (on reports/speculation United are set to launch a world-record bid to sign Real Madrid's Gareth Bale next summer).
"I cannot discuss that with you. I discuss that with my CEO (chief executive Ed Woodward) and not with anyone of the media. So..."

SOUNDBITE (English) Louis van Gaal, Manchester United manager (on home record in league - United have won seven, drawn one and lost one).:
"We want to build a fortress of Old Trafford. But we have made that already because we have won a lot, and also with very great results - three or four-zero (against Hull City and QPR, respectively). So, I'm happy with that. But then we have to continue because seven is too few I think. So, we have to continue -- and that's also the most difficult point because in the Premier League it is not easy to win you games."

SOUNDBITE (English) Louis van Gaal, Manchester United manager (on comments made by former manager Sir Alex Ferguson this week describing Van Gaal as "a great coach" who "will do well").
"It's fantastic. When you come to Manchester United you hope -- because I know Sir Alex -- you hope that he shall support you. And when he is supporting you -- because he is doing that not only this week, also in other conferences he gave -- he's showed a lot of confidence and belief in me... but it's also a pressure because he believes in you and it gives you also that pressure that you have to give (get) results. And what I have said already, it is not so easy to win Premier League matches."