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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Player Report: Manchester United Could Move For Midfielder With 88% Pass Success

Manchester United are firmly set in crisis mode. The Red Devils are currently being picked apart by the entire nation and their dog right now after losing twice in a matter of days at Old Trafford without scoring a single goal. Now, as David Moyes feels the red half of Manchester sat on his shoulders, the Daily Star say that Kevin Strootman could well be a target for Manchester United in January.

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Serie A Midfielder Could End Up At Manchester United, But What Could He Offer?

I almost put money on this transfer going ahead in the summer I was that confident of it happening, but as it is he went to Roma. I am of course referring to Netherlands international Kevin Strootman. After missing out on the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Thiago Alcantara and Ander Herrera, I thought that this would be the one, but alas. Now the same paper, the Daily Mail, reporting the links to the names I just mentioned have quoted PSV Eindhoven gaffer Dick Advocaat regarding the future of the midfielder.

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What has happened to Roma?

After seven Serie A games we had expected two time defending champions Juventus to be sitting top of the pile and if not then probably one of Napoli, Fiorentina and AC Milan – nobody would have predicted it would be Roma who would be topping the pile at this stage.

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Did Manchester United Miss A Trick With Kevin Strootman?

Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman has signed a five-year deal with Serie A side Roma, after the two clubs agreed a fee reported to be around 20 million euros.

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Roma’s new number 6 - A look at Kevin Strootman (Video)

They may have lost one of their rising stars to Ligue 1 champions PSG, and their keeper to west London club Fulham, but the forthcoming season is looking up for AS Roma after the acquisition of Dutch midfield enforcer Kevin Strootman. The 23-year-old, already hailed as the reincarnation of the retiring Mark van Bommel, is a solid addition to the capital side which already boasts the talents of the loyal Daniele De Rossi and growing fan favourite Michael Bradley. And with ageless genius Francesco Totti taking care of the creative side of things, aided by the mercurial Erik Lamela (and when he’s bothered, troubled yet gifted striker Pablo Osvaldo), this could just be the Giallorossi’s year. 

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What can Kevin Strootman offer Man Utd?

‘The Manchester United midfield crisis’ which has been in existence for three years now is finally about to be solved by a

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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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10 to watch at the Euros

There’s just a couple of days to go until the start of the tournament and the excitement is building. Will the Spanish sweep everyone away? Will the Germans play with their usual ruthless efficiency? Will we inevitably get knocked out on penalties? While you’re mulling over all of that, here are ten names to keep an eye on this summer:

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