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Manchester United launch all-out assault for Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Louis Van Gaal will make a take-it-or-leave-it offer of £20million for Germany and Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels.
The 25-year-old is a key player for Jurgen Klopp's side, helping them to land a number of trophies since joining initially on loan from Bayern Munich in 2008.
Hummels, who cost Dortmund a mere £3million, has been linked with a move abroad since last summer, with Barcelona and Real Madrid preparing bids.
The Bundesliga side are adamant that Hummels, along with other big-names including Marco Reus and Ilkay Gundogan, won't be leaving for greener pastures this summer, but reports in Germany claim that United are ready to test Klopp's resolve with an offer of £20million.
It is also claimed that Van Gaal won't be returning with a second bid should Dortmund snub the initial fee as he looks to replace Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand.
The Red Devils have already tied up big-money deals for Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera and Southampton youngster Luke Shaw, and will look to wrap up a move for Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen in the meantime.