Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Louis van Gaal will be given ANOTHER £150m; Bayern Munich reject £45m for Thomas Muller

A look at the latest potential ins and outs at Old Trafford

Friday 16 January 2015 10:01 GMT

Louis Van Gaal’s first objective of 2015 will be to stretch United’s unbeaten run to 10 games at Stoke (Getty Images)

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Louis van Gaal will be handed another £150million by the Manchester United hierarchy as the club continue to fight their way back to the elite of English football.

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The Dutch coach, according to the Daily Mirror, will sit down with chief executive Ed Woodward and other high-level members at the club today to discuss their future transfer moves.

A major move in this window is a huge possibility, with World Cup winning centre-back Mats Hummels identified as the club's top target. Van Gaal is also a huge fan of Kevin Strootman and Roma admitted they would be open to selling if they received a "huge offer" for the Dutch midfielder.

United are also reported to be in the market for a right-back, with Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne just edging Seamus Coleman of Everton.

Manchester United summer signings - assessed

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Ander Herrera (£29million)

A long-term target for the club, Herrera finally arrived from Bilbao for nearly £30m, United’s first move of the window. The Spaniard has had a couple of injury problems of his own but, inexplicably if you ask fans, has not found favour under Van Gaal. The midfielder, classy on the ball and strong in the tackle, looks a good player whenever he plays, but has only started six Premier League matches. Hit or Miss? MISS

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Luke Shaw (£30m)

Struggled with fitness (and perhaps weight) issues at the start of the season, feeling Van Gaal’s wrath. Had to wait until the end of September to make his first start for his new team. Clearly talented the England teenager has grown in confidence and gained the confidence of his manager; Shaw is now a starter on the left when fit. HIT

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Marcos Rojo (£16m)

Another who has struggled with injury problems, Rojo has only started 10 matches this season. Has been inconsistent and erratic in his performances and has a long way to go to reach the level of the men he replaced, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand. MISS

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Angel Di Maria (£59.7m)

The British record signing started his United career fantastically, looking like a player worth all the money that was paid for him. But sadly for the club he has picked up a series of injuries that have limited him to just 131 minutes of action since the end of November. United know they overpaid for him, but he will come good when fit. MISS

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Daley Blind (£14m)

When Blind started his first couple of games, fans and pundits wondered if the club had found a new midfield linchpin. But Blind was then injured and Michael Carrick returned in great form, leaving a those same fans and pundits wondering what the fuss over the Dutchman was about. His versatility will come in handy in the future, however. MISS

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Radamel Falcao (£6m loan)

The biggest disappointment of them all, Falcao arrived on an expensive loan deal that United are now hesitant of extending. The Colombian star has played well in spots, but he was bought for his goals and has produced just three of them in his 13 matches. Still far from full fitness or his very best, a permanent deal will not happen unless Monaco lower their £43m asking price, or the striker begins to find the kind of form that made him one of the world’s best. MISS

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STAYING PUT...

Adnan Januzaj will not be allowed to leave on loan in this window and has been told he must stay at the club and fight for his place. The Belgian teenager has been linked with a move to Real Sociedad and Inter Milan having played just 13 matches for the club this season.

But the Mirror report he will not be moving.

HEADING FOR THE EXIT...

Young defensive pair Tyler Blackett and Paddy McNair are yet to sign new deals at the club and are free to talk to other teams, report the BBC, - both players are out of contract at the end of the season. The club have refused to discuss their intentions for the two centre-backs.

Radamel Falcao's stay at United continues to be the subject of much discussion with Juventus among the teams who may sign him at the end of the season. On current form United are unlikely to stump up the £43.2m needed to make his move permanent.

THE DEAL'S OFF...

The Daily Star report that Bayern Munich have rejected a whopping £45m bid for forward Thomas Muller, who is also wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool, apparently.

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