Manchester United Plotting Double Defensive Swoop For World Cup Winners
Manchester United are plotting a double swoop for Bundesliga defenders and Germany teammates Mats Hummels and Benedikt Howedes in the upcoming January transfer window.
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Borussia Dortmund centre half Hummels has long been linked with a move to the Premier League with both the Red Devils and Arsenal rumoured to be interested in the highly-rated 26-year-old.
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Similarly, Louis van Gaal is keen to add Schalke defender Howedes into the ranks according to reports at the Daily Express, as his side look to secure European football for next season after failing to do so for the first time since the 1995/96 season last campaign under David Moyes.
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The Old Trafford club were also rumoured to be weighing up a deal for France and Real Madrid star Raphael Varane, however, according to reports the La Liga side have ruled out any potential move for the player.
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The Gunners were rumoured to be interest in both of the World Cup winners, however, it is believed that the duo would prefer a move to Manchester rather than north London.åÊ