Manchester United have earmarked AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman as their prime target for the January market. The Daily Mail says there are concerns that Van Gaal's squad still needs strengthening in defence and midfield, and Roma's Strootman has already been lined up as a £25m target in January when the Holland star will have fully recovered from a serious knee injury.
Although six players have arrived at Old Trafford - including Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria - United expect to be busy in the next few transfer windows, according to senior club sources.
Strootman will be registered by Roma for their Champions League squad with all signs he is close to a playing return.
