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Louis van Gaal wants reunion with Bruno Martins Indi at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED have set their sights on Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi.

 

That is according to Portuguese publication O Jogo, who claim Louis van Gaal sent his United scouts to watch him in action against Chelsea in midweek.

The Red Devils boss is keen to strengthen his defence in the January window following the long-term injury to left-back Luke Shaw.

 

The 20-year-old is set for a six-month lay-off after breaking his leg in two places last month against PSV Eindhoven.

And Van Gaal is keen to replace Shaw with Martins Indi, who he worked with during his time in charge of the Dutch national side.

Representatives Manchester City and Tottenham were also believed to be at the Estadio do Dragao for Porto's Champions Legaue win over Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Van Gaal said of Shaw's injury: "It is awful. He's a boy who came to Manchester, had a very difficult season, then second season he plays fantastic, and then this happens."