4. Kevin Strootman
Unsurprisingly, given that they have a Dutch coach, United have been linked with another Dutch midfielder. However, Strootman has been on the Red Devils radar for many years. During Ferguson’s final years as manager, Strootman was a named regularly linked with a move to Old Trafford.
However, despite their interest, the Dutch star never made it to Manchester instead signing for AS Roma last summer. Yet with van Gaal now in charge at Old Trafford, Stootman has once again been linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams.
The 24-year-old midfielder performed an important job in the Netherlands midfield when van Gaal was coach and he would have gone to the World Cup but for injury. A link up between the manager and Strootman would interest both parties.
United might also enjoy the fact that Strootman is known as the Dutch Roy Keane. However, they may only look at signing Strootman if they fail in their pursuit of Vidal or they could come back in for him in January.
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