According to Telegraph, Manchester United will now step in their efforts to sign a centre back and a striker after announcing the deals of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin.
Following the departures of Van Persie and Radamel Falcao, Van Gaal is keen to add a big name striker to his side and the Dutchman has identified Robert Lewandowski as the perfect candidate.
The former Dortmund man has been one of the best strikers in the world over the last 3 years and has had an impressive debut spell with the German champions.
United have been linked with several strikers including the likes of Lacazette, Benzema, Kane, Higuain etc. But according to Telegraph, Lewandowski is the top priority for Van Gaal.
PSG forward Edinson Cavani remains an alternative for the Old Trafford outfit but the Poland international is top of the list as the Reds look to make their mark in the league as well as the Champions League next season.
It is highly unlikely that Bayern will let go of Robert Lewandowski, especially with no suitable replacements available. But it is beyond doubt that Manchester United have the ambition ad resources needed to land the coveted striker should the opportunity present itself.
Bayern Munich have also been linked with Angel Di Maria earlier this summer and the possibility of a swap deal cannot be ruled out, especially now that United are willing to let go of the player, they forked out 60 million pounds for, last summer.
Whether a deal happens, remains to be seen. But it seems more and more likely that a big name striker could be on his way to Old Trafford this summer.
When LVG signed Bastian I took him to be a fool but the capture of Schneiderlin proves that he’s with his right senses. Going for Lewandoski proves wiser than Thomas Muller… I actually saw that to be insanity on the part of LVG. Robert is a deadly striker but getting him to United will be hard.
How about Ramos and Otamendi deal….Van Gaal should try sell David De Gea… United supporters do not want him anymore. Keylor Navas or Hugo Iloris would. e perfect replacement for him and let Di Maria and Rafeal stay
di maria to stay and rafael and Lvg should buy experience centre back as soon as possible
Utd need a Top Striker,I’ll honestly give Benteke a chance.Lewy and Higuain we almost impossible 2get 4now and I honestly think Cavani is Over-rated.
Moreso,I tink a Leader in d centre of our defence is needed.Otamendi would do d cut 4me.De Gea should b allowed 2leave,and I see d best replacemment,yunga and In my own opinion wud turn out 2b beta dan De Gea,and he is Oblak(The Athletico Madrid Stopper)….
I love what LVG is doing in the tranfar market on like last season please keep Rafeal and di maria and get more strikers and try to play man u 4-4-2 formetion thanks for the transfar done well done man utd.
Van Gaals signings is the most beutiful thing that has happend in united,s midfield…..hope Lewy and 2 defenders joins….. Hala united.