The players van Gaal wants in the New Year.
There are still some major issues in the Manchester United squad that need to be addressed and manager Louis van Gaal is expected to be busy once again in the January transfer window.
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Here are nine players the Dutchman has his eye on.
Dani Alves, FC Barcelona
With growing concerns over the capabilities of Rafael and Alves still having to agree a new contract with Barca, the right-back could be available for a cut-price fee with his current deal expiring next summer.
Source: Daily Express.
Fredy Guarin, Inter Milan
The Red Devils have been linked with this Colombia international for some time – who could be swayed by a linkup with national teammate Radamel Falcao – and has been linked with a move from the San Siro for months now.
Source: Daily Star.
Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic both left Old Trafford over the summer and as yet neither have been adequately replaced and with Dortmund struggling currently in the Bundesliga there could be no better time to sign their captain.
Source: Independent.
Aymeric Laporte, Athletic Bilbao
Sticking with central defenders and a younger option now, with Laporte still only 20-years-old and yet has gained invaluable experience with Bilbao and could be tempted to United by former teammate Ander Herrera.
Source: Metro.
Enzo Perez, Benfica
Central midfield now and with doubts over whether Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher are up to scratch anymore van Gaal is looking to alternatives, with this 28-year-old playing a key part in Argentina’s route to the 2014 World Cup final.
Source: Metro.
Winston Reid, West Ham United
A new centre-back really has to be a priority and this New Zealand international is also in the final year of his current contract and has been greatly impressing in what has been a strong start to the season for the Hammers.
Source: Daily Express.
Kevin Strootman, AS Roma
This midfielder is on the cusp of returning to action for Roma after being out for the best part of a year with a cruciate ligament injury and van Gaal knows the 24-year-old well from their time working together with the Netherlands national team.
Source: Telegraph.
Arturo Vidal, Juventus
Another midfield ace from Serie A now and a player who is considered by many to be the best box-to-box midfielder in world football and with Juve yet to kick on to the next level the Chile international may consider leaving Turin.
Source: Mirror.
Ron Vlaar, Aston Villa
Another van Gaal knows from his time in charge of the Oranje and like a few other names on this list is currently in the final year of his current contract and therefore could be signed for less than he’s worth in January.
Source: Guardian.