Man Utd transfers: Strootman suffers injury setback Manchester United may have to shelve plans to sign Kevin Strootman after the midfielder suffered another injury. Louis van Gaal has long been an admirer of the Roma midfielder, describing him as irreplacable after the 24-year-old suffered a cruciate knee injury before the World Cup last summer.
The Reds coach was looking to link up again with Strootman as part of his plans to transform United's midfield.
But the Dutch player's injury meant he did not start for his club this season until December 6, and has now suffered another setback.
He was taken off in the first half against Fiorentina on Sunday,and Roma confirmed on Thursday that
Strootman requires further surgery having developed 'Cyclops Syndrome' following his ligament reconstruction, suffering pain and loss of mobility in the knee.
Reports suggest the player could be out for a minimum of four weeks with the latest setback. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-strootman-suffers-8542742#ICID=sharebar_twitter