Manchester United are expected to announce the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger after Bayern Munich confirmed that an agreement had been reached with the Premier League giants.
In light of this stunning news that the Bundesliga legend looks set to be walking out at Old Trafford next season, we’ve put together a potential starting XI for Louis van Gaal – with not only Schweinsteiger a possible blockbuster arrival – in the 2015-16 campaign…
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GK – Jasper Cillessen
David De Gea looks to be on his way to Real Madrid, despite a transfer fee yet to be agreed upon, as reports suggest. Rumoured target Cillessen would be a fine successor for the No.1 shirt, and as a Netherlands international he may already have a great relationship with van Gaal.
RB – Matteo Darmian
The 25-year-old apparently travelled to Manchester yesterday to undergo his medical ahead of a summer transfer to the Theatre of Dreams and may finally be the answer to United’s concerns at right-back.
CB – Nicolas Otamendi
According to reports, Real Madrid have left the race for the Valencia centre-back’s signature, believing that the Red Devils have won the race for his signature.
CB – Sergio Ramos
The Spain international is allegedly fed up at the Santiago Bernabeu, and wants Los Blancos to negotiate specifically with United.
Otamendi and Ramos, while farfetched, really could be the new centre-back partnership for the Red Devils.
LB – Luke Shaw
While the youngster’s debut Old Trafford campaign was far from the dream he may have imagined, at just 19-years-old, and with a year’s experience with the Premier League heavyweights under van Gaal, he could really prove his worth in his second season.
DM – Morgan Schneiderlin
The France international has been at the heart of his current club’s rise in England’s top flight, and could be a fine replacement to the injury-plagued Michael Carrick.
CM – Bastian Schweinsteiger
If van Gaal has secured the signature of the World Cup winner for just a rumoured £10m, this could prove to be one of the signings of the summer.
AM – Ander Herrera
After a superb second-half of last season, the Spain midfielder could light up Old Trafford – and England – next season.
RW – Memphis Depay
The Red Devils faithful will be hopeful that last season’s Eredivisie top-scorer brings his goalscoring form to the Premier League.
ST – Wayne Rooney
Van Gaal must surely want to avoid having to play his club captain in midfield so often next season, as there’s no doubt that the 29-year-old’s best position is as the main striker – where double figures are almost guaranteed.
LW – Angel Di Maria
The Argentina winger was hugely underwhelming in his first season at Old Trafford, but with a player of such natural ability, the 27-year-old will surely return to top form – let’s hope rumours of a move to Paris Saint-Germain are fabricated.
