Manchester United fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are encouraged by news in the Express as Louis van Gaal plans a double defensive swoop for Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels and Schalke’s Benedikt Howedes.
The two World Cup stars would be brought in to reinforce their unconvincing defensive line and United have turned their attention to the German pair after Real Madrid made it clear they are not parting company with Raphael Varane.
Last summer the Red Devils went in for the two defenders after the World Cup but their attempts did not materialise.
They will also face strong competition from Arsenal who are also looking to fix their defensive problems after falling apart on more than one occasion this season.
Punters are confident that the Red Devils will land at least one of the Bundesliga players as they clearly have the funds and believe they will turn into to true title contenders if they are able to land both.
