SIX players could follow Ander Herrera to Man Utd as Van Gaal begins £125m revolution
THE imminent arrival of Athletic Bilbao's highly-rated midfielder Ander Herrera could signal the start of Louis Van Gaal's £125m summer spending spree.
Sami Khedira looks likely to leave the Bernabeu this summer
Sami Khedira - Current side: Real Madrid - Value £15m
After four seasons with the Champions League winners - Sami Kedira's time at the Bernabeu appears to be up.
The German is still only 27-years-old and has immeasurable experience to offer a Manchester United midfield that is clearly lacking leadership.
And having said: "I know that there are clubs that want to sign me and can match Real Madrid's demands" - a move to the Red Devils may not be too far away.
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Thomas Vermaelen has been valued at £12m by Arsenal
Thomas Vermaelen - Current side: Arsenal - Value £12m
United's pairing of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand have a combined appearance total of 523.
And losing both of their stalwart defenders in the same season has the potential to derail an already vulnerable defence.
It is therefore understandable that Van Gaal would opt for an experienced Premier League campaigner like Thomas Vermaelen to replace them.
The Belgian has one-year remaining on his contract and can be snapped-up for £12m.
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Roma star Kevin Strootman is believed to be demanding wages of £120,000 per-week
Kevin Strootman - Current side: Roma - Value £25m
Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has quickly become one of the best midfielders in Italy.
The Dutchman is being compared to former Old Trafford legend Roy Keane and has developed a reputation for his uncompromising style of play.
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Memphis Depay has risen to stardom during Holland's unexpected charge to the World Cup trophy
Memphis Depay - Current side: PSV Eindhoven - Value £17m
PSV winger Memphis Depay has risen to prominence with his eye-catching performances during the World Cup.
The 20-year-old struck the decisive goal in Holland's 3-2 World Cup win over Australia and netted a second against Chile yesterday.
Regardless of United's overcrowded flanks, that already comprise of jaded trio Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Nani - Van Gaal is still keen to bring the £17m-rated starlet to the club.