Kevin Strootman (AS Roma)
The AS Roma man has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford and having now fully recovered from long term injury, which led to the midfielder missing the 2014 World Cup finals, perhaps a move to Man United is once again a possibility.
Van Gaal is still keen on Strootman despite the resurgence of both Marouane Fellaini and Micheal Carrick, such is his admiration for his former national team charge.