A January move for Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar being lined up
Interest in the Netherlands international has risen once again as van Gaal looks for defensive recruitment to try and help solve his current woes.
According to the Mirror with Vlaar in the final year of his current contract at Villa Park the centre-back could be available for a cut-price fee in the New Year.
The 29-year-old is also likely to be tempted by a reunion with van Gaal having worked with the 63-year-old for two years with the Dutch national team.