Rick Karsdorp, the Feyenoord right-back, is reportedly a target for Manchester United ahead of the forthcoming January transfer window.

The 21-year-old Netherlands international is apparently seen as a long-term replacement for Antonio Valencia by Jose Mourinho.

According to the Daily Mirror, Feyenoord will demand a fee within the region of £15m for a player who impressed during the Europa League meetings between the two sides earlier this season.

Fellow defender Victor Lindelof remains a target, with reports suggesting that United are ‘closing in’ on the 22-year-old.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic talked up the prospect of Lindelof arriving at Old Trafford last month and, according to the Mirror, a £34m offer has now been tabled.

Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice chairman, has been tasked with tempting Benfica to sell, but they may be reluctant given their upcoming Champions League last-16 tie with Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United transfer targets Show all 6 1 /6 Manchester United transfer targets Manchester United transfer targets Jose Gimenez (Atletico Madrid) The 21-year-old Uruguayan has already played 21 times for his country and has been touted as a future world-class centre-back. Currently on the books of Atletico Madrid, Gimenez is not a regular and a move in January for first-team football would surely appeal to him. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Victor Lindelof (Benfica) The most recent player to be linked with the Red Devils, Lindelof is a 22-year-old centre-back currently plying his trade at Benfica. The Swedish international has been in fine form this season and could be tempted by a move to England in January. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Mesut Özil (Arsenal) The German midfielder has emerged as a shock transfer target for the Red Devils as the Arsenal playmaker demands a substantial increase to his current £140,000 per week contract in North London. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) The French forward had a brilliant season in Spain last year and was top scorer and Player of the Tournament as he helped his country to the final of Euro 2016. Atletico Madrid would certainly not let him go on the cheap however. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid) The third Atletico Madrid player reported to be on Mourinho’s wish-list, Carrasco is one of Belgium’s new generation of talent and, at just 23 years of age, has a long career ahead of him. The Belgian is an attacking midfielder who has added a ruthlessness in front of goal to his repertoire this season, contributing nine goals in all competitions. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Bruma (Galatasaray) Galatasaray’s fleet-footed winger is rated at around £21.5m and has impressed in the Turkish league this season, receiving five Man of the Match awards in just ten starts so far. Bruma is a fantastic dribbler who would certainly provide competition for places on the left wing. Getty

Meanwhile, Louis van Gaal may be in line for a return to management, seven months after leaving Old Trafford.

The former United manager is being linked with Paris Saint-Germain, given the uncertainty around Unai Emery’s future.