United want La Liga defensive duo Dani Alves and Pepe
The FC Barcelona and Madrid veterans have emerged as January targets for van Gaal as the Dutchman seeks to improve his side’s defence, according to the Daily Express.
The back line has been a problem area for the club ever since the summer departure of stalwarts Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
Alves has made it clear he will leave the Nou Camp next summer, whilst Pepe could be allowed to leave the capital following the emergence of youngster Raphael Varane.