The Manchester United boss has splashed around £80million on five new signings this summer - Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and Sergio Romero.
United are chasing a big-name striker to add to the ranks at Old Trafford.
But according to the Mail Online, two departures could be the only remaining business the Red Devils do ahead of Tuesday's 6pm transfer deadline.
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes is close to joining Besiktas on a free transfer after falling out with Van Gaal.
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Louis van Gaal guided Manchester United into the Champions League group stages this week
And defender Jonny Evans, wanted by Everton, could move to Goodison Park although any deal may depend on the future of Chelsea target John Stones.
However, none of those players are likely to join and with just days left to sort out deals David De Gea is expected to stay and become a free agent next summer.
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