Man United Closing in to Secure Van Gaal's Favorite Signing

Manchester United are in search of a complete midfielder, that search has been long going since the departure of Paul Scholes.
The Red Devils did sign Ander Herrera from Bilbao in the summer transfer window but the Spaniard is not really the complete package.
In fact, the Spanish international was not even the number one midfield target for Louis van Gaal when he joined.
The Dutch manager wanted his compatriot and Roma star Kevin Strootman to move to Old Trafford but back then the Netherlands star was injured.
Strootman has lately recovered from his injury to play for the Serie A side again and now van Gaal wants him even more badly.
Knowing that United must sign top players to improve in the second half of the season, Strooman is the complete midfielder Van Gaal wants to secure.
Fortunately, according to reports, Manchester United are closing in to secure Kevin Strootman signing from Roma and fans will be delighted if the number one target finally arrives.
Roma were ousted from Europe’s elite competition Champions League when Manchester City beat them at home and now Manchester United are confident that they can lure the Dutch star to Old Trafford.
Van Gaal also needs to secure the services of a top defender. His number one defensive priority has been Mats Hummels but as per the provided link, United may have to sign someone else as the German international’s move in mid-season is highly unlikely.
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