Louis van Gaal is prepared to extend an olive branch to Manchester United's underperforming stars before he rushes into the transfer market this summer.

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has said he is willing to allow the club's new manager to break the British transfer record in the club's bid to reclaim their place at the top table following a season of dalliance under former boss David Moyes.

And Van Gaal, addressing the media for the first time during United's tour of the USA ahead of his first game in charge on Wednesday against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl, said he will wait to see how his current squad performs before ringing the changes.

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'I can’t say anything,' he said, speaking at press conference in Pasadena.

'I have told the club I won’t do anything until I know the players here. When I am the coach and I give the orders to play a certain way I want to see how they perform. So I can’t answer.

'I want to give all players the chance to show themselves under my guidance.

One of those players is Javier Hernandez. The Mexico striker has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer after struggling to hold down a regular first-team place in recent seasons.

But the 26-year-old could get an opportunity to shine in front of the Dutchman in LA, alongside Wayne Rooney in attack after the England forward pleaded with Van Gaal to let him start.

Speaking about Hernandez, Van Gaal said: 'I will have to see how he plays.

'I have only seen him under another coach so far. He has arrived today and now I can see him play in a game. Then I can talk about him.'

On the day James Rodriguez joined Real Madrid for £63million, when asked whether United would be willing to pay a similar amount for a player, United chief Woodward said: 'It is in our capabilities. The club are not afraid of doing that - spending significant amounts of money in the transfer market.'

On the ball: Van Gaal takes charge of a training session at the Rose Bowl in California

In his ear: Giggs talks to striker Wayne Rooney during the training session

Satying put? Van Gaal will assess striker Javier Hernandez and watch how he plays in America

'Whether it's a record or not doesn't really resonate with us,' Woodward said.



'What resonates is a top, top elite player that the manager wants that is going to be a star for Manchester United.



'We are in a very strong financial position. We can make big signings.



'I get pointed in the direction of a target that the manager wants and there is an assessment of what that might cost and I'll negotiate hard to do the best I can on the trade.'



Meanwhile, Luke Shaw insists he does not feel the pressure of replacing Patrice Evra, following his £30million move from Southampton. But the England star admits he is under no illusions that he must impress his new manager, Louis van Gaal.

France international Evra earlier this week completed a £2.5m switch to Italian champions Juventus but was in Los Angeles to say his farewells to his former team-mates.

And Shaw, speaking alongside fellow United new boy Ander Herrera and boss Van Gaal, said: 'When I arrived everyone told me how big the club is.

'You don't realise until you come on tour how big it is and how big fanbase is. It's crazy.

'I don’t feel pressure filling in for Evra. He has been great for ten years and hopefully I can carry it on.

Stretch: Juan Mata and his United team-mates loosen up during training Helping hand: United players stretch during their training session in Pasadena

Ovation: Fans cheer on the United players as they arrive on pitch for a training session

'Of course, I have to prove myself but I try not to focus on the pressure. I focus on my own game.

'With a new manager I know I have to impress in training.

'Manchester United is biggest club in world and will push me to the best. I know the club will improve me and that’s why I am here.'

I am happy to be here but don’t want to talk about last summer (when he could have joined).