Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is being chased by Manchester United
The Borussia Dortmund hitman was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League in January.
Arsenal were credited with an interest, as they considered providing support for Olivier Giroud.
United were also hot on his heels, as Van Gaal wanted to sign a world-class striker.
Van Gaal’s situation has become increasingly tenuous and faces a critical week, with an FA Cup fifth round tie against Shrewsbury tonight (7:45pm) followed by the second leg of their Europa League last-32 match against FC Midtjylland on Thursday.
Though United’s transfer plans are far from finalised, The Independentclaim the club will push ahead with a move for Aubameyang regardless of what happens with Van Gaal.
The report suggests United have already made efforts to persuade the Gabon international to come to Old Trafford.
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It is thought United see Aubameyang as the perfect player to enhance his commercial power.
Aubameyang has netted 31 goals in 34 appearances for Dortmund this season.