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Who is the 'surprise striker' Louis van Gaal wants Manchester United to sign?
LOUIS VAN GAAL has dropped a huge hint about his 'surprise striker' signing this summer.
Louis van Gaal has left Man United fans guessing
The Manchester United boss told a press conference in America: "It's not the striker that the media has written about. You have to wait and see."
So with that noted and big names such as Edinson Cavani, Thomas Muller and Gareth Bale seemingly written off, who could the signing be?
Mauro Icardi
The Inter Milan striker signed a new contract last season, however, that may not stop Van Gaal from tabling an offer.
The 22-year-old was Serie A's joint top scorer last term and could be tempted away from Inter, who only managed an eighth place finish last campaign.
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Kevin Volland
Volland is one of the brightest young talents in the Bundesliga and scored 10 times for Hoffenheim last season.
The 22-year-old captained the German side in this summer's U21 European Championships and Van Gaal could be keen to link up with the versatile attacker.
Alexandre Lacazette Player Profile
Alexandre Lacazette
Despite the Frenchman's pledge to remain at Lyon for one more season, the Ligue 1 top scorer could be tempted to move to Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old netted 27 times last campaign and has already been linked with moves to Premier League rivals Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
Charlie Austin Player Profile
Charlie Austin
With Van Gaal suggesting Wayne Rooney will lead the United line next season, an option like Charlie Austin may be on the cards.
The QPR man might be more inclined to accept a place on the Red Devil's bench, but is more than capable of grabbing a goal, scoring 18 times last season.
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