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LOUIS VAN GAAL has dropped his clearest hint that he will name Robin van Persie as skipper once he formally takes over at Manchester United.

Robin van Persie is in line to be Manchester United's new captain[GETTY]

With Nemanja Vidic joining Inter Milan, it has created something of a power vacuum at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney had been a candidate to get the skipper's armband, but Van Gaal has a close relationship with his countryman Van Persie.
The United striker hit home a superb free-kick in Holland's 1-1 World Cup warm-up draw with Ecuador.
And Van Gaal has hailed van Persie's leadership qualities ahead of his impending United appointment, which could be announced today.

I think you always make a player captain when you have the same morals and philosophy as they do

Robin van Persie

"I was happy with his performance, but he is also a fantastic captain — and that is important, too," said Van Gaal.
"I think you always make a player captain when you have the same morals and philosophy as they do.
"Not only about football and tactics and what is happening on the pitch but about life as well.
"We click and I think that’s very important. I believe that Van Persie and Van Gaal share the same philosophy."

Louis Van Gaal has a close relationship with Robin Van Persie [GETTY]