4) Nigel de Jong (AC Milan)
Worth around £5m to AC Milan, former Manchester City defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong is a somewhat surprise name on van Gaal’s shopping list as United remain desperate to sign at least one more combative midfield player to give them some bite in the middle of the park. Another Dutch international well known by van Gaal, de Jong could prove an astute purchase for the club if they cannot land some more high-profile players, with the experienced battler showing all the qualities of a top Premier League player during his time with rivals City, as well as with some fine form in Serie A.