Man Utd Transfers: 6 Deals Van Gaal Could Do Today

4. William Carvalho

Arsenal and Chelsea have both been linked with big money moves for the Portuguese defensive midfielder, but the latest news suggests that Louis Van Gaal now has his cross-hairs firmly on the the Sporting player. According to the Daily Star, United have turned to the imposing 6'2" midfielder as a cheaper long-term alternative to Arturo Vidal - whose knee issues might put Van Gaal off - and in case a deal for Nigel De Jong cannot be captured. His positional sense and strength is hugely impressive, and he took his chance last season after being given a surprising first team role by new coach Leonardo Jardim, with consistently outstanding performances. Whether he is a better alternative to Vidal remains to be seen, but his stats at the World Cup, where he managed a massive 90.1% passing accuracy suggest he would be exactly what United need right now.