Louis Van Gaal and his Dutch revival are setting the World Cup alight.
Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie apart, Van Gaal has showed a tactical astuteness that has made Holland early favourites.
All the buzz in Brazil is leading to Manchester United, however, where Van Gaal will take over as manager after the World Cup.
With Antonio Valencia already signing a new deal, the latest news to come out of Spain concerns Ander Herrera.
The Athletic Bilbao playmaker, the Marca newspaper reports is in England and will sign a 36 million Euro deal to join United.
Marca says the announcement will come today.
Van Gaal’s United plans seem to be taking on a distinct Spanish flavour - Juan Mata, David de Gea and Herrera.
So just how good is Herrera? If you are a player coming from Spain you can only really be measured against Barcelona - even with their decline in play.
here is an interesting nine-minute YouTube clip of Herrera against Barca.
Ander Herrera vs Barcelona