Louis van Gaal sets sights on Stoke's Ryan Shawcross to bolster Man Utd's defence
Posted Sunday, October 26, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk
LOUIS VAN GAAL has told executive chairman Ed Woodward he needs two new defenders – with ex-Manchester United centre-back Ryan Shawcross in the frame.
The United boss is eyeing right-backs and central defenders and Stoke skipper Shawcross is being considered.
Shawcross, 27, quit United six years ago because of a lack of first-team opportunities but he has blossomed at The Britannia.
Van Gaal’s ideal signing at the heart of defence would be Borussia Dortmund hardman Mats Hummels, 25.
But Shawcross would be a cheaper alternative at £12million.
Meanwhile, the Old Trafford chief hopes to secure United’s defensive future with a January bid for £3m-rated rising star Terence Kongolo.
The Feyenoord centre-back, 20, was a surprise inclusion in Van Gaal’s Holland squad for the World Cup and is tipped to go right to the top.
Kongolo made one appearance in Brazil as a late substitute against Chile.
United are willing to let him see out the season with Feyenoord, where he is under contract until 2017, with a view to bringing him into their squad next season.
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