Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is convinced manager Erik ten Hag is transforming the club.

Van Persie is back at United this week to interview Ten Hag for a television channel.

"I can feel that," he replied, when asked if he could sense something is brewing under Ten Hag. "Just by simple things. For example, this morning, when I arrived at the airport, a fan came towards me and asked the question if I'm going to the game.

"I said yeah, I'm going to the game, I'm here for the game and he said okay, me too. I said where did you travel from and he said I travelled especially to watch the match tomorrow and on Sunday for the cup final, from Bangkok. So he travelled and I said wow, it's a big commitment and he said yes, I'm a big fan. He said this Manchester United makes him really happy with the way they play, the energy, the intensity.

"I said it's nice to hear but that is like a sign - people are really happy to see Manchester United play. The whole energy around the club is so much more positive than it used to be in the last few years. So that is like, Erik earns credit for that, but the players as well. Everyone earns credit."

He also told manutd.com: "It's nice to see the whole energy around the club is so much more positive and the guys are working very hard for that."