Red Devils Linked With Janmaat - Why The Dutch Defender Would Be A Good Option For Manchester United

Manchester United have already been very active this summer and have secured the signings of Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera. United's defence was of their main criticisms last season. Injuries didn't help, but the form wasn't great from their backline. Rafael and Patrice Evra could be exempt from that, however, although they went through some dodgy patches. Despite this, their defence has actually gotten weaker with Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand both leaving the club. Alexander Buttner has also left the club and Evra's future looks in doubt.

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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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Pierre van Hooijdonk: One of the best free kick takers of all time

And it’s in the back of the net! That is where many of Pierre van Hooijdonk’s free kicks ended up, if not most of them. I have got no statistics to prove it, but I’m sure many of you who watched football back then remember his clinical free kicks as much as I do.

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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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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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Under the spotlight: Stefan de Vrij set to light up the Premier League? (Video)

Stefan de Vrij may not be a defender many Premier League fans have heard of but you very soon will do.

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