Red Devils are also considering a move for AC Milan centre-back Adil Rami
Support at the back is certainly a priority for van Gaal and Rami is the latest defender to be linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams, according to the Daily Star.
The France international joined Milan in January having initially been on-loan from Valencia, but is no longer in manager Filippo Inzaghi’s first team plans.
Van Gaal wants a new central defender having failed to successfully replace Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic as yet.