I Wanted Neymar, Lewandowski At MUFC – LVG

Ex Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has come out to say that Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and James Milner were among the top players he wanted at the club.He recently revealed that any manager of MUFC has to think big during the summer and winter windows because it is such a huge football institution.

According to him, when he tried to lure Robert Lewandowski and failed, he tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead, before Falcao eventually arrived.

LVG added that he also spoke with the board about Neymar because he had what it takes to be a success on and off the pitch, but the move was unsuccessful as well.

His words, “I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead.”

“Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar. If you are at United, you have to think big. He was also interesting for the club in terms of selling shirts, and I wanted to have quick wingers. For that reason, I also tried to get Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez.”
“Thomas Muller was on my wish list, too, and in central midfield I wanted N’Golo Kante. I even tried to sign James Milner, who was already quite old but very multi-functional and possessed leadership skills.”

“For the defence, I wanted Sergio Ramos and Mats Hummels, because ours wasn’t the strongest in building from the back.”

“Those were my top targets, but we couldn’t get any of them. I don’t know why, because as the manager I wasn’t involved in any negotiations. After I left, players like Mahrez and Kante ended up at Manchester City and Chelsea, while United couldn’t get them. I found that very odd.”