Man Utd Transfer News: De Jong targeted, Robben rejected for £12m, Miranda and Hamsik blow #TheElitePartyInJuly #Entertain9jar via @myentertain9jar

MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing up a move for former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, Sir Alex Ferguson had the opportunity to sign Arjen Robben for just £12m and Van Gaal frustrated in moves for both Marek Hamsik and Miranda.

 

Man Utd had the opportunity to sign Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben for £12m[GETTY]

Louis Van Gaal is considering a move for 29-year-old AC Milan midfield enforcer Nigel De Jong.
Sir Alex Ferguson had the opportunity to sign Dutch winger Arjen Robben for £12m in 2004, however he refused to pay more than £5m.

Barcelona have withdrawn from the race to sign Eliaquim Mangala [GETTY]

Atletico Madrid have rejected an audacious £25m bid from Man Utd for their prized 29-year-old centre back Miranda.
Napoli playmaker Marek Hamsik has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Van Gaal's hopes of signing French international Eliaquim Mangala have been boosted after reports that Barcelona have withdrawn their interest.
Serial United targets Angel Di Maria and Arturo Vidal may be used in a swap deal that would eliminate any chance of an Old Trafford arrival.