Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
The French forward enjoyed a couple of solid campaigns under Carlo Ancelotti but could be ready to quit the Bernabeu now that the Italian has left.
The former Lyon man was a strong Man United target during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign and has the physical presence to make a real nuisance of himself in the Premier League. Benzema has registered 20+ goals in each of his past five seasons at Real Madrid and would be an ideal forward to spearhead van Gaal’s attack.