The answer to Van Gaal's problems? Man Utd recall Keane from Preston loan

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The 22-year-old found the net just once in 20 Championship appearances for the Lilywhites but has been called back to Old Trafford five months early
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has recalled Will Keane from his loan spell atPreston North End to bolster his shot-shy strikeforce.

Keane joined the Championship side on a season-long loan in July, but scored just one goal in 20 league appearances.

Despite his poor return, Van Gaal has opted to cut short Keane's spell at Deepdale to allow him to fight for a first-team place at Old Trafford.

"[It happened] in the last 24 hours or so. United felt they needed an extra body around them," Preston manager Simon Grayson told Sky Sports.

"Obviously it's disappointing to lose Will. In the last few weeks he's been finding his feet with us. But that is what happens when you get loan players."