2) They play his style of football
Schneiderlin is believed to be concerned about the differences in playing style at both clubs, as noted in the Sunday Times piece, and he’s right – the passing, technical football deployed by Arsene Wenger at Arsenal is closer to the system that made the 25-year-old a big success with Southampton. United under Louis van Gaal, meanwhile, have been a mixed bag, with no coherent style to speak of so far, including some bizarre tactical decisions, unusual formations and a surprising tendancy to go long-ball when things get tough.