Manchester United cannot afford to lose out on top targets this summer as that may as well cost them next season as well.
Although the Red Devils have secured the signing of a quality midfielder in Herrera and consistent left back in Shaw, still Van Gaal has a lot of work to do as the squad needs further reinforcements.
Midfield is still a concern with no quality depth and Carrick out for the start of the season and central defense is another big dilemma for now.
Adding to that, even after signing Luke Shaw, United now need another left back as they have already sold Buttner and are on the verge of selling veteran French star Patrice Evra as well.
For that, Manchester United are looking to sign Dutch star Daley Blind who had a brilliant world cup with the Netherlands. Goes without saying that Van Gaal is a huge admirer of the Ajax star but luring him won’t be easy when CL clubs like Barca and Liverpool are also interested in his signature.
Nevertheless, according to reports, Man United are closing in to secure Blind signing as the talks are now underway with Ajax.
As per the provided link, the 24 year old star is rated around €25 million.
Blind was mainly utilized as a wing back for Netherlands during the World Cup but for Ajax he has played majority of his games as holding midfielder. Such versatility is much needed at United as they also need a quality defensive midfielder.
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I wonder how anyone can play football for a top team without being able to see? The guy is blind? Baffling. Maybe he’s got the force. I’d personally go for Ronaldo from Real Madrid. He could play holding midfielder and we could have Ashley young in attack mid. That would scare teams
Don’t know you Anthony, but I’m not sure what you know about football! Firstly Ronaldo is a has been and is finished playing for Brazil. As for Blind. We have RVP and RVP, why do we need another striker? He might’ve ok in the French La Liga, but the EPL….I don’t think so! I would love us to sign Darren Gibson. Quality and he can shoot. Or a gamble, but maybe Joey Barton.
I didn’t mean THAT Ronaldo ! Honestly some people! I meant the one with ponytail ,goofy teeth who lobbed Shilton from the half way line . As for Gibson he use to playcente half for us so he’d b out of position.we need another top goalie to compete with de gay, I reckon neur from Germany would keep him on his toes as back up goalie
Apologies Anthony. I thought you were joking with some of those comments. Is Danny Blind, blind? Wow. It’s a funny old game as Jimmy Hill once said.We need quality in the middle of the park though. I would like Zidane from Real…..he has potential,but not sure he would cut it in the Prem League. Joey Barton is probably a better shout. We have just had the Euros so I hope the players are not too tired. I’ve just come off nights and I’m wrecked. Don’t know how those poor lads do it week in and week out. Heroes in my book….in anyone’s book.