Louis van Gaal will continue with his big-spending 'Galacticos ' transfer policy this summer as Manchester United prepare to go big in their search of title glory . And the Dutchman will focus his attentions on landing proven international talent , rather than high-risk , big-money youngsters , that have become a feature of the club 's transfer policy in recent seasons . United spent close to £150million on the likes of Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria last summer - deals that have not gone as well as expected . Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is planning to spend big money on proven talent this summer . United spent close to £150m on the likes of Radamel Falcao ( above ) - one deal that has not gone as expected . Nevertheless , as long as United qualify for next season 's Champions League , the Old Trafford money-men will sanction another £100m-plus transfer splurge to help turn the club into realistic title contenders again . And Van Gaal will continue to focus his attentions on high-profile deals , rather than unproven potential , despite having his fingers burned by Falcao and Di Maria . United signed a clutch of young talent in recent seasons as the club look to build for the future . Borussia Dortmund defender and World Cup winner Mats Hummels , 26 , is a prime target at Old Trafford . Juventus midfeidler and former United youngster Paul Pogba is also on Van Gaal 's radar . But the strategy has not proved as fruitful as they 'd hoped . And Van Gaal will target players he feels are in their prime and can hit the ground running . Borussia Dortmund defender and World Cup winner Mats Hummels , 26 , is a prime target , as is Holland international Memphis Depay . Juventus star Paul Pogba , widely regarded as one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world , is also on United 's radar . Kevin Strootman ( right ) has been a long-time target of United but has suffered injury problems . Holland international and PSV star Memphis Depay ( right ) could be heading to Old Trafford . United have a long-standing interest in Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman , 25 , but a serious knee injury has thrown a potential move to Old Trafford into doubt . Van Gaal has a major interest in Gareth Bale but the Wales international wants to stay at Real Madrid , as Sportsmail revealed this morning . Porto 's Danilo , who is valued at £30m , is a target as Van Gaal looks for a new right back . But the Brazil international is set for a move to Real Madrid , meaning United have turned their attentions to England 's first choice right-back Nathaniel Clyne or Barcelona star Dani Alves . The Dutch boss has a major interest in Gareth Bale but the Real Madrid star wants to stay in Spain . Porto 's Danilo , who is valued at £30million , is a target as Van Gaal looks for a new right-back . The illustrious list indicates the calibre of player United are intent on signing this summer as they look to re-establish themselves among Europe 's elite . A string of expensive young signings have not progressed as expected in recent seasons , a failure that has not gone unnoticed by Van Gaal . And the Dutchman wants to avoid similar mistakes this summer . With Danilo set for a move to Madrid , United will turn their attentions to Nathaniel Clyne ( left ) Van Gaal may also bring Barcelona defender Dani Alves ( centre ) to Manchester . The £15m capture of Wilfried Zaha in January 2013 has turned out to be a disaster , likewise the signing of Alex Buttner in the summer of 2012 was one to forget . The jury is still out on the £31.5m signing of Luke Shaw last summer , while the captures of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling - who cost a combined total of £26m - have also been questioned . The jury is still out on the £31.5m signing of former Southampton youngster Luke Shaw .
Louis van Gaal will splash the cash at Manchester United this summer . Dutch boss is looking to sign proven international talent . United spent close to £150m last summer . Van Gaal's first target would be a striker and he has been linked with Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata, but that deal could fall through because of his age. Injured midfielder Kevin Strootman has been a long-standing target . Man Utd are England 's biggest club based on crowds and star players . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .