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Manchester United close in on first January signing as Louis van Gaal eyes Bundesliga star
MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing to make Yoshinori Muto their first January signing.
Yoshinori Muto is on Louis van Gaal's radar
The Japanese sensation has shot to the top of Louis van Gaal's winter sales list after impressing for German side Mainz.
The 23-year-old has hit seven times in the Bundesliga - in 17 appearances - after making a summer move from J. League side FC Tokyo.
According to the Daily Star Muto has been watched on several occasions already by United scouts and comes recommended by Sir Alex Ferguson.