West Ham are close to signing Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.

United boss Louis van Gaal says the Scottish international is at the London club and that a move should go through.

The 30-year-old United vice-captain has had a bit-part role at Old Trafford this season, making just five starts, after spending his entire career at the club so far.

"He is now in West Ham, so we have to wait and see," said Van Gaal.

"I like him as a human being and a player so we will him."

Despite his admiration for the Scotsman, Van Gaal said he could not offer him regular first team football: