Manchester United Transfer News: De Gea, Bale, Hummels, and Strootman Deals Up in the Air

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Manchester United's transfer plans are in disarray, with the club willing to part with £50m for David de Gea to secure Gareth Bale's signing, which would be a world-record fee for a goalkeeper. Meanwhile, plans to bring in Mats Hummels and Kevin Strootman have been shelved, with manager Louis van Gaal claiming the current squad is good enough to secure a top-four finish.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester United are willing to part with £50m for David de Gea to secure Gareth Bale's signing, which would be a world-record fee for a goalkeeper.
  • The club plans to wait until the summer to try and land Mats Hummels and Kevin Strootman, having been frustrated in their attempts to bring them to Old Trafford.
  • Manager Louis van Gaal claims the current squad is good enough to secure a top-four finish.
  • Roma will not listen to offers below £60m for Kevin Strootman.
  • Borussia Dortmund will not contemplate cashing in on Mats Hummels.
  • Former Manchester United player Andrei Kanchelskis has launched a scathing attack on Louis Van Gaal, saying he will never win the Premier League in 10 years.
  • Louis van Gaal defended his decision to play Angel Di Maria up front, claiming his tactical changes were key in Manchester United's win against QPR.
  • Manchester United could offer Luka Modric a return to the Premier League, according to the Sunday Express.
  • Real Madrid are confident that a £50m bid for David De Gea will be irresistible to Manchester United.
  • Manchester United will attempt to renegotiate the £43m fee for Radamel Falcao in order to keep him.

Statistics:

  • Manchester United will pay a staggering £50m for £50m for David de Gea.
  • €60m is Roma's minimum price for Kevin Strootman.
  • Borussia Dortmund will not contemplate cashing in on Mats Hummels.
  • Manchester United paid £17.8m for David de Gea in 2011.
  • Gianluigi Buffon's transfer from Parma to Juventus 14 years ago cost £33m.
  • Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are keeping tabs on Radamel Falcao's progress.
  • Paul Pogba has signed a contract extension with Juventus keeping him at the club until 2019.
  • Premier League clubs are set to miss out on Paul Pogba, as Real Madrid prepare a £78m bid.

Sources:

  • Sunday Mirror
  • Sunday People
  • Daily Star on Sunday
  • Sunday Telegraph
  • Sunday Times
  • Sunday Express