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Manchester United transfer news: David de Gea urges Louis van Gaal to sign Andres Iniesta

The Barcelona midfielder is arguably the best player in the world, says the Spanish goalkeeper

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Andres Iniesta trains with the Spain squad GETTY IMAGES

Not content with urging Cesc Fabregas to come to Manchester United, David de Gea also wants to see Andres Iniesta join him at Old Trafford.

Louis van Gaal is expected to conduct an overhaul of the squad when he parachutes in after the World Cup and is believed to have a transfer kitty in the region of £200m if the right targets can be found.

De Gea appears to be aiming high with those he hopes to see playing in front of him next season, having now linked two of his Spain team-mates with a move to Old Trafford.

Having revealed that he has been attempting to persuade Barcelona midfielder Fabregas to join him, he also wants to see another Barcelona player make the switch.

"I would bring Andres to Manchester United as, for me, he is one of the best players in the world - if not the best," the goalkeeper is quoted as saying by The Sun.

Manchester United: Potential summer transfer targets

Manchester United: Potential summer transfer targets

  • 1/19 Arturo Vidal

    The Juventus midfielder is among United's top targets this summer, particularly after impressing for Chile at the World Cup. Having helped his current team secure the Serie A title, Juventus aren't keen on letting him go.

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  • 2/19 Marco Reus

    Rumoured to be near the top of United's target list, a possible swap deal involving cash and Shinji Kagawa has been mentioned. The Borussia Dortmund player would not be a cheap acquisition, especially given his recent declaration that he wants to stay at Dortmund next season

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  • 3/19 Arda Turan

    Former manager David Moyes had been seen watching Turan, though his dismissal put a doubt over whether United were still interested. The winger's agent claims an offer has been made, so is the Atletico Madrid winger on his way to Old Trafford?

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  • 4/19 Arjen Robben

    The Bayern Munich winger has said Van Gaal has offered him a place at Old Trafford if he wants it. Currently he's happy to stay where he is, but things can quickly change.

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  • 5/19 Claudio Marchisio

    With Paul Pogba highly unlikely to be prised away from Juventus, United's attention could turn to team-mate Claudio Marchisio. The Italian international would provide some class and experience.

  • 6/19 Mats Hummels

    With defensive reinforcements high on United's list of priorities, Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels has unsurprisingly been linked with a move to Old Trafford. The German has been earmarked as the ideal replacement for the now-departed Rio Ferdinand and after his impressive showing at the World Cup, he's even more desirable.

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  • 7/19 Raphael Varane

    Raphael Varane has already snubbed United once in his career, opting instead to join Real Madrid. It would surely take a big offer to prise the classy defender away now.

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  • 8/19 Seamus Coleman

    Reportedly already the subject of a £15m bid, Seamus Coleman could be the man being lined up as the answer to United's problems at right-back.

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  • 9/19 William Carvalho

    The Sporting Lisbon midfielder has reportedly been watched 15 times by Manchester United, although the £29m asking price could prove a stumbling block. The Portugal international has also been linked with Arsenal.

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  • 10/19 Xherdan Shaqiri

    Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri has struggled to force his way into the first team at the Allianz Arena and could be a target for United as well as rivals Liverpool. His impressive displays for Switzerland this summer could make it harder to prise him away.

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  • 11/19 Alex Song

    Barcelona are understood to be ready to let the former Arsenal player leave this summer. Could provide some strength to United's midfield. Could also bring embarrassment judging by his behaviour at the World Cup.

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  • 12/19 Fabio Coentrao

    Supposedly came within hours of signing in January, the Portuguese left back could be brought in to provide back-up to Luke Shaw.

  • 13/19 Julian Draxler

    A long time Arsenal target, United are reportedly interested in pinching the young German with a bumper offer. Seems unlikely though. Arsenal also strongly interested.

  • 14/19 Sami Khedira

    The Germany international is reportedly being pursued by a host of sides, and United might be wise to get in the mix as they look to add some quality to a fairly feeble looking midfield. Real Madrid appear open to letting him go with the 27-year-old having just one year left on his contract. Arsenal and Chelsea are among the others keen on signing the World Cup winner.

  • 15/19 Edinson Cavani

    The Uruguayan hitman would prove pricey and tricky to snatch away from PSG and it seems unlikely United have enough to offer him.

  • 16/19 Luciano Vietto

    The Racing Club youngster has been impressing in Argentina for some time although a move directly to United would be something of a surprise.

  • 17/19 Santiago Arias

    Should a move for Seamus Coleman fail, PSV defender Arias is reportedly being lined up by United. Played for Colombia throughout the group stage of the World Cup.

  • 18/19 Miralem Pjanic

    Rumoured to part of a joint bid including teammate Benatia, the Bosnian midfielder is reportedly another on United's large hit list.

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  • 19/19 Kevin Strootman

    Van Gaal knows Strootman well from working with him in the Netherlands set-up and has indicated he is interested. Roma are reluctant to sell whilst his recovery from a knee injury may prove a stumbling block.

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How the 30-year-old who has spent his entire senior career at the Nou Camp would slot into Van Gaal's midfield isn't clear, but De Gea doesn't believe extra room would need to be made.

"I wouldn't sell Juan Mata to make way for him. Juan is a great player."

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Cesc Fabregas pictured with the Spain squad

 

De Gea was today included in Spain's final 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil, along with Iniesta and Fabregas.

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