Ex Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal names 10 players he wanted to sign

Ex Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal names 10 players he wanted to sign, according to Manchester Evening News, via FourFourTwo.

The Infamous Dutchman was appointed United manager in the summer of 2014, following the sacking of David Moyes at the back end of the previous season.

In total, 14 players joined Old Trafford during van Gaal’s tenure at the club, with a mixture of big names and smaller signings.

Sensationally, the ex-Barcelona coach has listed some huge names that he was keen to sign, during his time at United, when speaking to FourFourTwo.

He said:  “I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead,” Van Gaal told FourFourTwo. “Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar. If you are at United, you have to think big. He was also interesting for the club in terms of selling shirts, and I wanted to have quick wingers.

“For that reason, I also tried to get Sadio Mané and Riyad Mahrez. Thomas Muller was on my wish list, too, and in central midfield, I wanted N’Golo Kanté. I even tried to sign James Milner, who was already quite old but very multifunctional and possessed leadership skills.

Mane has gone on to be a revelation at rivals Liverpool.

“For the defence, I wanted Sergio Ramos and Mats Hummels, because ours wasn’t the strongest in building from the back. Those were my top targets, but we couldn’t get any of them. I don’t know why, because as the manager.

“I wasn’t involved in any negotiations. After I left, players like Mahrez and Kanté ended up at Manchester City and Chelsea, while United couldn’t get them. I found that very odd.”