The Reds boss worked with
the midfielder during his time in charge at Dortmund, and oversaw the player's best form following his rise to prominence, and remains a big fan of his to this day.
Not exact matches
A highly promising youngster, Paris Saint - Germain's creative
midfield starlet is also known to be a long -
time target of Carlo Ancelotti, who worked with him
during his reign
in charge of the Ligue 1 giants.
Expected to cost around # 40m, AS Roma
midfielder Kevin Strootman is one of United's top targets, with the Dutchman having impressed his fellow countryman Louis van Gaal
during his
time in charge of the Netherlands national team.
Another exciting addition
in midfield, it could be that United will finally land long - term target Kevin Strootman from AS Roma, with the Dutch playmaker known to be a favourite of van Gaal's and one he has worked with before
during his
time in charge of the Netherlands.
Tottenham Hotspur were close to signing the former FC Porto man
during Andre Villas - Boas's
time in charge at White Hart Lane [Telegraph], and Monaco's decision to make the player available for transfer may tempt the Lillywhites to move for the
midfielder once again.
Meanwhile, Calciomercato report that the identity of the
midfielder could be Juventus ace Claudio Marchisio, who Conte of course knows very well having worked with him
during his
time in charge of the Bianconeri.
The West Ham manager knows Olsson well having coached the Swede, who can also play on the left - side of
midfield or as a wing - back,
during his
time in charge of Blackburn.
He tended to play alongside Jordan Henderson
in a two - man
midfield during Klopp's
time in charge, however, following Bielsa's appointment he was shifted into a
midfield three with Adam Lallana dropping
in.
The 29 - year - old attacking
midfielder played under Dick Advocaat
during his
time in charge of PSV Eindhoven
Boss Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the
midfielder and scouted him
during his
time in charge of Borussia Dortmund.