Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal for Bayern Munich star midfielder Toni Kroos for £20million.
Reports suggest that United had already agreed the fee pertaining to the transfer under the reign of former manager David Moyes and his Dutch successor has given a go ahead for the transfer.
Kroos, who has formerly played under van Gaal is keen to reunite with him. The German midfielder's contract runs out once the next season ends and Bayern would not be keen to offload a prized possession on a Bosman transfer.
Bayern Munich and Toni Kroos have been locked in a struggle to agree a new deal for a while with no side looking to budge.
Kroos had earlier stated that a lack of Champions League football would not worry him if he was looking to leave Germany.
Sources say that Louis van Gaal is now eyeing a big money move for Dutch winger Arjen Robben.
Southampton full-back Luke Shaw and Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels are also believed to be on van Gaal' s shopping list, as he undertakes the job of rebuilding a struggling Manchester United team.