Louis van Gaal has told Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward he wants Ajax midfielder Daley Blind signed.
The Mirror says Van Gaal knows he needs to bolster his defence after seeing his side concede seven goals in their first three games, including four against MK Dons, and wants Blind from Ajax.
He managed Blind at the World Cup with Holland and knows he can play in a number of defensive positions.
Ajax have already said they will not stand in the 24-year-oldd's way, but insist they want £15m for him.
