Manchester United have been frustrated in their pursuit of Chilean and Juventus star Arturo Vidal this summer.
However, there are other midfield targets that Van Gaal has focused on and perhaps one of them is far close to joining United than Vidal.
The player in discussion is former Manchester City and current AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong.
According to reports, Manchester United are very close to signing $13m Midfielder from the Rossoneri as they have been holding talks to hire his services for quite some time.
Not only that, as per the provided link, Woodward has been working behind the scenes to seal a deal for the holding midfielder who is also very keen to play for Manchester United under the management of Louis van Gaal.
Nigel de Jong was one of the key members of the Netherlands squad that finished the World Cup in third place.
His performances were openly admired by Louis van Gaal and despite not being fully fit, he was brilliant for the Oranje.
Manchester United have already lured a creative central midfielder in the form of Ander Herrera. He can also play as a deep lying playnaker but the Spanish international is not really a strong defensive midfielder.
That is where Nigel de Jong will step in and largely improve United’s midfield. Moreover the mentioned price is a bargain and United must do all to seal the deal as soon as possible.
Previously, William Carvalho was also linked with United but that was mainly under Moyes and his price tag is very high.
Manchester United Very Close to Sealing Midfielder Signing
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He is a wonderful player but I would prefer William Carvalho to him…the lad is truly what United need..imagine him,Herrera and Strootman in the middle of the park or just get Vidal.but I dnt see any of these players coming,Van gaal will regret not signing if he thinks the squad is alright judging on the pre-season that we’ve had..dispite the performance,he still needs to add quality to the squads or get disapointed by these players he thinks are ok.
i don’t know where the problem is.every day there is rumos concern hiring players but nothing happened where is woodward
We’ve heard enough of all the rumour “Man United close in sealling a deal,” if Woodward and LVG really wants United to make top 4 this season then, we need additional 3 or 4 more signings: Vidal or Strootman, Blind, Cuadrado, and Vlaar or Hummels. Else LVG would be disappointed even before January.
I don’t think we need this old man at this time of our rebuilding. The better part of him has been used up by Man City long before selling the leftover to Milan. Do we deserve scraps at this time? How many seasons is he coming to play? It will be better to spend on young Carvalho with useful life than an already scrapped De Jong. Van Gaal should sign players before he regrets.
Rio and Vidic are gone and up till now there hasn’t been a replacement for them. Why is it that some teams like Madrid, Man City and Chelsea seem to get their targets so fast? Are they attractive than us or they are always willing to pay?
I wouldn’t celebrate if manutd win the premier league with this current squad. Reason is that this team have long needed a face lift in terms of stars presence. A team that finished 7th, 20 points behind Liverpool and purportedly the richest club in the whole world, yet struggling to add to an obviously deserving team like this current set-up. It’s really a shame! LVG should learn from Moyes if he’s that smart, and should not offer excuses about not inheriting a balanced squad. He should strike now while the iron is hot.
Wht is is the difference for de jong from Evra, Ferdinand, Vidic etc…. all are over the peek time. They why purchase these tupe players…….
Try to sign One stopper…. like Carvalo or Hummel or Valerman
In midfield De maria, Vidal, and Cuardado……. any of two….
Enough
Will be a great Team…..
and can compete with Real madrid, Barca,
Wht is is the difference for de jong from Evra, Ferdinand, Vidic etc…. all are over the peek time. They why purchase these type players…….
Try to sign One stopper…. like Carvalo or Hummel or Valerman
In midfield De maria, Vidal, and Cuardado……. any of two….
Enough
Will be a great Team…..
and can compete with Real madrid, Barca,