Man Utd Transfers: 10 Dream Ways Van Gaal Should Spend His Unlimited Budget

10. James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez tops the transfer wishlist of just about every major club in Europe right now following his exploits for Colombia at the World Cup. Rodriguez was the top goalscorer at this summer's finals with six strikes, winning the coveted Golden Boot award. Since then, the Monaco man has been linked with transfers to a number of sides, including Manchester United and Real Madrid. The 23-year-old has been linked with United in the past, and former manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he once had the opportunity to sign him, but opted for Bebe instead. Successor Louis van Gaal is also believed to be keen, and would have seen the starlet up close and personal while managing the Netherlands. There's no denying United's need for a new winger, with Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Nani all ineffectual last season, and Rodriguez would be a dream addition to the Red Devil's midfield. However, reports - and some candid images of the player supposedly travelling through Spain - suggest Real Madrid are close to acquiring the Colombian's services, meaning United's interest in the classy attacker could remain nothing more than fantasy. Still, nothing is set in stone, particularly when you have an endless transfer budget.