Manchester United midfielder slams Louis van Gaal

Pereira impressed at the start of the season, but he was linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January as he searched for more game time.

But he was denied a move by Van Gaal and has not featured since February.

And Pereira has now slammed Van Gaal for breaking a promise after the Dutchman told him he would be given more regular action after the January window.

“I wanted to be loaned out in January in order to play more and to keep developing myself, but Van Gaal told me that he did not want me to be loaned out,” Pereira told Goal.

“He told me to stay in Manchester because he would use me and that I would play.

“I told him that was fine, and that if I could stay and play then I would. He did not let me leave. 

“I took the decision and now I’m training, doing my job and waiting for him to fulfil his word.”