Former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole could make shock switch to Old Trafford
The current AS Roma star looks certain to leave Italy in the January transfer window after failing to establish himself in Rudi Garcia’s setup.
Cole left Stamford Bridge for Serie A over the summer on a free transfer, but would be tempted by a return to the Premier League and United are eyeing up the 33-year-old, according to the Daily Express.
Van Gaal wants competition for Luke Shaw, who replaced the Roma veteran in the England squad at the 2014 World Cup.