Van Gaal's Man United are ready to push forward with an £80million triple swoop for World Cup stars Angel Di Maria, Danny Blind and Marcos Rojo from Real Madrid, Ajaxand Sporting Lisbonrespectively.
Argentina defender Rojo, who can play either in central defence or at left-back, has handed in a transfer request atSportingafter Unitedlodged a £15.9million bid for the Southamptontarget on Tuesday.
Sporting president Bruno de Carvalho insists the club will not be pressured into selling Rojo but it appears the move is a case of when and not if.
United have also tabled bids for Di Maria and Blind, both of whom are thought to be open to a move to the Barclays Premier Leaguebefore the close of the transfer window.