Manchester United fans would rather see club sign Mats Hummels than Gareth Bale

Supporters asked which player they would most like to see arrive at Old Trafford this summer

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale (Getty Images)

Despite being the most expensive player on the planet and playing for the reigning Champions League holders, Gareth Bale is not at the top of the majority of supporters' wish lists.

The Wales international, who has endured a difficult second season at the Bernabeu following his departure from the Premier League, has been strongly tipped to switch to Old Trafford this summer.

However, according to a poll for 90min.com, Manchester United fans would rather see their club sign Mats Hummels.

The Borussia Dortmund defender has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer and it seems that if such a transfer transpired, it would delight fans of the Red Devils more than any other potential arrival.

Mats Hummels in action for Borussia Dortmund (Getty Images)

According to the poll, in which nearly 25,000 fans participated, 54 per cent would most like to see Hummels in the famous red shirt. Bale picked up 24 per cent of the vote.

Among the other options were Nathaniel Clyne, Kevin Strootman, Ilkay Gundogan and Edinson Cavani, who picked up between 3 and 7 per cent of the vote each.

The keenness of Manchester United supporters to see defensive reinforcements arrive at the club might suggest a perceived lack of quality in the centre-back positions, an area of concern since Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic left the club. However criticism of the likes of Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans might be harsh considering United enjoy the joint-third best defensive record in the Premier League.