Man Utd Transfers: 10 Players Who Could Replace Angel Di Maria
7. Julian Draxler (Schalke 04)
If Max Meyer isn't available then his teammate Julian Draxler would be a welcome addition to Manchester United's attacking line up. The midfielder was rumoured to be signing for Juventus earlier in the week but new reports have stated that Schalke have turned down a £15.5 million offer for their 23-year-old superstar. Draxler is an intelligent attacking midfielder who can play behind a striker as part of a 4-2-3-1 or out on the left hand side of a 4-2-2-2 formation. He would give Louis van Gaal the same flexibility that Angel Di Maria gave him and can play anywhere across the front line. He passing, dribbling and ball control is sublime. Schalke have set an asking price of £21.3 million for their German playmaker.
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