A rumoured £29m target from AS Roma, Radja Nainggolan is a superb defensive midfielder and Belgian international who is showing plenty of promise as an ideal signing to fill this role for van Gaal’s side in 2015/16.
MC: Ander Herrera
Continuing in the middle after some fine recent form, Ander Herrera is likely to be a key player for the club again next season.
MC: Juan Mata
Alongside his fellow Spaniard in a slightly deeper role, Juan Mata looks well suited to playing in this area ahead of the off-form Angel Di Maria.
Linked with an exciting £21m move to Old Trafford, ex-Chelsea man Kevin De Bruyne would be another fine buy for the club to provide the creativity Di Maria has failed to do.
