Man United Transfer News: Shock De Gea boost, full-back blow, new centre-back

Manchester United have had a David De Gea boost

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you the latest transfer news from Old Trafford.

 

Louis van Gaal is keen to snap up another centre-back before the transfer window shuts at the end of this month.

The Dutchman has failed to sign either of his first choice targets - Sergio Ramos and Nicolas Otamendi - so far this summer.

 

And Van Gaal is still looking but admits he will only make his move if there's someone better than what he's already got.

“We have three centre backs, we have Smalling, Jones and McNair but if he is much better than them then it is possible," Van Gaal said. "We go for the best players and it has to be possible.

"(Jones’ injury) was very peculiar because he had the whole week tightness in his calf and he kept training but we have a very good doctor I think because this doctor discovered a minor thrombosis.

“We don’t take the risk so we go to a second opinion to a specialist in the hospital and that was yesterday.

“That was after my press conference so I couldn’t say anything. A specialist has said we have a new medical treatment and we have to keep him out for three weeks and we have to watch him.”

 

And United have had a boost with David De Gea reportedly declaring himself ready to play.

The Spain stopper watched from the stands as United beat Tottenham in their opening game of the season with Van Gaal claiming his mind wasn't right.

De Gea's move to Real Madrid is the longest-running saga of the summer, but according to the Daily Mail he wants to play in United's next game.

Van Gaal's side face Aston Villa on Friday night (7.45pm).

 

And United target Fabio Coentrao could be on his way to Inter Milan.

The Real Madrid defender has been left in limbo following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti and, with Marcelo first choice at left-back, the Portuguese is keen to move on.

United had been linked with the full-back but with Luke Shaw showing signs of progress following a frustrating first season Van Gaal looks set to stick with him.