The Dutchmanattended the Manchester United Foundation Dream Day, which brings supporters with life-limiting illnesses to meet the manager and players at their training ground.
One such fan handed a list of high-quality players to improve the team with a view to reclaiming the Premier League title next season to Van Gaal and told him "I did some homework for you".
The United boss read out the names - including the likes of Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and PSV's Memphis Depay - before telling the fan: "I take it in mind. You are smart and a very cheap manager."
The list included prices to prise away the targets from their current clubs. "[Mats] Hummels, £36 million," Van Gaal noted, "[Nathaniel] Clyne of Southampton, £15m ... Pogba, £75m ... Bale, £12m ... and Jackson Martinez of Porto, £25m. He didn't tell me who I have to sell but, after a little bit of pushing, I know so it's easy for me. Next year, we are champions!"
The fan who produced the list was delighted to hear Van Gaal read his list, saying: "It was really nice of him to do that. It was like a dream come true."
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