Manchester United travel to the USA 's west coast for the pre-season tour . Louis van Gaal was unhappy with last year 's arrangements in America . The Dutch manager has organised the pre-season plans to his liking . He will face his former club Barcelona in California during the tour . David de Gea was Barca boss between 1997 and 2000 , and won La Liga twice . He left in controversial circumstances after an icy relationship with media . READ : Real Madrid confident Van Gaal is set for Spain .
Manchester United travel to the USA 's west coast for the pre-season tour . Louis van Gaal was unhappy with last year 's arrangements in America . The Dutch manager has organised the pre-season plans to his liking . He will face his former club Barcelona in California during the tour . Van Gaal was Barca boss between 1997 and 2000 , and won La Liga twice . He left in controversial circumstances after an icy relationship with media . READ : Real Madrid confident David de Gea is set for Spain .