David Moyes was handed a six-year contract at Manchester United but was sacked after 10 months.
Louis van Gaal has earmarked Felipe Anderson to add pace and guile in their midfield.
Pereira made eight appearances for the League One side.
Alexis Sanchez wants Arsenal to sign Javier Hernandez in January.
Manchester United failed to get on the scoresheet against Chelsea despite creating a myriad of chances.
Zinedine Zidane is on the cusp of being named Real Madrid's new manager.
Blind served as van Gaal's assistant during the Netherlands' World Cup 2014 campaign.
Louis van Gaal is under pressure as Manchester United are without a win in the last eight fixtures.
Jamie Carragher claims that Manchester United's propensity to press was something that was amiss under LVG.
Coverage of three teatime Premier League fixtures including Manchester United vs Chelsea.
Portugal star will continue to play for 'six, seven years' at Santiago Bernabeu, says agent.
Manchester United are without a win in their last four fixtures and face Chelsea at Old Trafford on 28 December.
Graeme Souness has warned not to expect attacking football when Manchester United host Chelsea.
Costa was shown his fifth yellow of the season just two minutes from full-time against Watford.
Manchester United face Chelsea in Premier League clash on Monday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.
Under-pressure Dutch manager says Red Devils must 'dare to play football' against champions.
Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez have both been linked with moves to Old Trafford.
Van Gaal could go if team loses to Chelsea next, with Ryan Giggs stepping in to take temporary charge.
Interim boss defends Spanish striker's aggressive and confrontational attitude.
The Premier League game on Boxing Day sees Manchester United travel to Stoke.
Louis van Gaal wants Yoshinori Muto to alleviate Manchester United's problems up front.
Manchester United want to bring back Tyler Blackett who is currently on loan at Celtic.