Kevin Strootman Linked With Manchester United - Why The Red Devils May Struggle To Sign The Midfielder

Many of the Netherlands’ World Cup squad have been linked with Manchester United since Louis van Gaal was named as the Red Devils’ new manager.  One Dutchman who was not in Brazil, however, has also been talked up as a potential target for the club.  Kevin Strootman missed the tournament through injury, but his displays for his country in qualifying and in Serie A for Roma were impressive enough to make him a viable option.

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Manchester United Weigh Up Move For Depay - Why Their New Manager Is The Best Man To Decide

If enough Dutch players had not already been linked with moves to Manchester United, another has been added to the list in the form of Memphis Depay.  There have been rumours of many of the Netherlands squad possibly linking up with their former national coach Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.  Out of them all though, with questions surrounding the unlikelihood of certain transfers and whether United would even want some of the mentioned players, Depay would certainly be an interesting acquisition.

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Former Red Devils Star Recommends Aston Villa Defender - Why Ron Vlaar Could Be The Man Manchester United Need

Manchester United’s defence is on area that looks set for a major reshuffle this season.  Long-serving centre-backs Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic have already left the club, and Patrice Evra is rumoured to be another possible departure.  According to former Red Devils defender Paul McGrath, one man who could fit in well in the side’s backline is Aston Villa’s Ron Vlaar.

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Dutch Utility Man Linked With Van Gaal Reunion - Why Manchester United Could Sign Daley Blind

The latest player to be linked with a move to Old Trafford is someone who could not only provide competition for the Red Devils’ left-back spot but who is also capable of playing in their problem position of central midfield.  This news would no doubt be welcomed by Manchester United fans, especially given the recent announcement of an injury to Michael Carrick.

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Liverpool Eye Ageing Dutch Goal-Machine - Why The Reds Would Be Wise To Sign Him

This is certainly not the first time the Dutchman has been linked with a move to the Premier League, but Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is rumoured to be interesting last season’s runners up Liverpool.  As well as competing in his home country, the striker has scored goals in Spain, Italy and Germany.  Could he finally be about add England to that list?

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Van Gaal Eyes A Familiar Face For United - Why Dutch Defender Should Move To Old Trafford

As it stands, Manchester United’s centre-back options are Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans.  With veterans Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic having left Old Trafford, there is now a very youthful look to the Red Devils’ backline.  The arrival of 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw is only further proof of that.

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7 Standout Players In The Dutch Top Tier Who Premier League Clubs Should Be Looking At

Next in the series of 'who's on offer?' the Eredivisie. Again, for those of you that don't know it's the Dutch league. The Eredivisie is on the up in terms of interest and popularity which there are a number of reasons for. The first is that nine points separates the league leaders from 14th. The league is absolutely wide open this season, with seven or eight teams in the mix for the title. It's currently Vitesse who lead the pack on 24 points with AZ Alkmaar just a point behind. The second reason is that the Dutch league sees a lot of good football played with a lot of talent on show. This frequently leaves the audience wanting more. The final reason I'll provide today, although I could go on, is that the teams in the league often promote the use of young talents. Ajax are famous for it. Anyway, down to my list:

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£10m striker move highlights startling Swansea rise

If you had suggested to anyone related to Swansea City a decade ago that they would be close to smashing the clubs transfer record with a £10 million signing you would have most certainly been accused of tasting too much of the silly sauce.

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Swansea target moves closer, but is he suited to them?

Bony’s potential move to Swansea is edging closer for what’s reported as a £10.2 million move, but is the Ivorian right for Swansea? His 37 goals in 36 games would certainly suggest so.

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Johan Cruyff's swansong (Video)

I bet Ajax felt very silly after not offering the legendary Johan Cruyff a one year contract at the end of his playing career.

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Dutch De Vrij on the radar of the Premier League

The papers are suggesting that Feyenoord defender, Stefan de Vrij is being tracked by several English clubs, the most linked being Everton, but with no formal talks being held as of yet, who will sign the big Dutchman first if he does leave?

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Ajax close in on Eredivisie title (video)

Ajax recorded a crucial 3-2 victory over fierce rivals PSV Eindhoven at the weekend to gain a 5 point lead at the top of the Eredivisie and to edge closer to a second successive Dutch League title.

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Can Kevin Strootman light up the Premier League? (Video)

The PSV midfielder is a target for both Arsenal and Manchester United. He has made a definitive impression in the Eredivisie and £17 million fees have been mooted for the 23 year old.

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Euro Roundup: Holland (video)

With just 8 games remaining, we look set for one of the most dramatic finishes to the Eredivisie in recent memory. PSV's 2-1 defeat to Heerenveen on Saturday means that four teams are separated by only 3 points at the top of the table.

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Feyenoord aim to win first Eredivisie of the new millenium (video)

Last weekend Feyenoord recorded a 2-1 victory over league leaders PSV Eindhoven, taking the Rotterdam club to within 3 points of the champions elect as they aim to mount a challenge for their first Eredivisie title since 1999.

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