Man Utd missed out on Liverpool trio Van Dijk, Firmino and Mane (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United could have signed six of Liverpool’s current squad had they got their way. Express Sport looks at the Reds stars who came close to making the move to Old Trafford - and why the transfers ultimately failed.
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United were seriously interested in signing Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim during Van Gaal’s time at the helm.
However, their failure to aggressively pursue a transfer cost them dear.
The Brazil international joined Liverpool instead and has become one of their most-vital players, striking up a terrific understanding with fellow attackers Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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Nathaniel Clyne has been struck by injuries in recent years, losing his place in Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI as well.
And he could have become a United player in 2015.
Van Gaal wanted to sign him from Southampton but, after the club missed out, ended up going for Matteo Darmian instead.