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Van Gaal eyes Robben swoop

Cape Town - Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal is reportedly keen on taking Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben with him to Manchester United after the 2014 SWC in Brazil.

Van Gaal is set to take over at Old Trafford when this year's global showpiece comes to an end next month, and the tactician is reportedly using his close proximity to the Dutch squad to try and encourage potential off-season switches.

Nigel de Jong has already been tipped as a major transfer target of Van Gaal's, and the United boss is now ready to start working on a deal for Robben, according to former Dutch international and legend Bryan Roy.

"I think Louis wants him (Robben) desperately to come to Manchester United," said Roy.

He added: "With football everything is possible."

Van Gaal already made two new additions to the Manchester United squad following the buys of Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera.

The Old Trafford club is yet to put anyone one on sale with Nemenja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand they only players released by the Red Devils.

Patrice Evra has been speculated to leave but at the end of last season signed a one year extension to remain with 20 times Premier League champions but Italian giants Juventus is still keen on the French left back.

Players expected to leave the club is Bebe, Anderson, Nani, Cleverley and Javier Hernandez.

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