5. Kevin Strootman – AS Roma
The Netherlands international has previously been linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams with his former international manager van Gaal said to be eager to coach the midfielder once again in his managerial career [via the Independent].
Had it not have been for persistent serious knee injuries over the past two seasons – in which he has missed a total of 53 games over the last two campaigns [via Transfer Markt] – ESPN suggest that the Dutch midfielder may already have completed a Red Devils transfer.
While his injury record is a major concern, at 25-years-old, there is still time for his career to come back to life.