text: Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is convinced Louis van Gaal will bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. United head to Chelsea on Saturday in top form, having won six successive matches. Victory at Stamford Bridge would put United within five points of the Blues, but the fact that the leaders have one game in hand means they are big favourites to lift the Barclays Premier League trophy next month. Edwin van der Sar (right) is convinced Louis van Gaal (left) will bring the glory days  to Manchester United . Van Gaal's United head to Chelsea on Saturday in top form, having won six successive matches . Van der Sar admits the title is probably beyond United's grasp this season, but when asked whether the Red Devils could challenge for the championship next year, the former goalkeeper said: 'With a little bit of luck, they could have done that this season but for Chelsea winning a lot of those games with late goals - but let's hope so. 'Believing in the philosophy of Louis, at the start of the new season, I think he can bring the club back to the place where it belongs.' United boss Van Gaal revealed this week that he started planning in January to make acquisitions in the summer transfer window. Van Gaal revealed this week that he started planning in January for players he wanted to bring in this summer . Van der Sar admits the title is probably beyond United's grasp but thinks they can win trophies, like he did . Mats Hummels, Nathaniel Clyne and Kevin Strootman - amongst others - are on the Dutchman's radar. Van der Sar, who won four titles at United, believes the club's revival will gather pace if a couple of new signings are added in the window. 'It's been a good turnaround for the club and, if they can hold on to that third place, it's a great position to then maybe strengthen in a couple of areas of the team,' Van der Sar told United's website. Van Gaal is looking to strengthen in the summer with United already linked to a number of top players .
target: Louis van Gaal has led Manchester United into a great run of form of late .
  After their surge up the table, United have their sights on next year's title .
  Edwin van der Sar says Van Gaal can win trophies after United's drought .