Ruben Amorim will be slightly more pleased with his start to the season after winning two games in their opening five in the Premier League. His Manchester United side are hoping to push for European football come the end of the season if all goes well.
However, there are some transfer decisions to make before the January window, as Amorim will want to give himself the best possible squad available. There are still questions over the goalkeeper position, despite the fact that United signed Senne Lammens.
But how could Man United’s starting XI look after the January window, and could Amorim realistically build a team that can finish in the top five and claim Champions League football?
Maignan is in the final year of his contract, and it is understood that Milan would be willing to sell him in January. Chelsea have been credited with interest, but Man United could swoop in and sign him.
1. GK - Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
Maignan is in the final year of his contract, and it is understood that Milan would be willing to sell him in January. Chelsea have been credited with interest, but Man United could swoop in and sign him. | Getty Images
Martinez is a key figure at United and will be back in the line up when he is fit.
2. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez is a key figure at United and will be back in the line up when he is fit. | Manchester United via Getty Images
De Ligt is the first-choice central defender and has been getting better and better since joining Man United last summer.
3. CB - Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt is the first-choice central defender and has been getting better and better since joining Man United last summer. | Manchester United via Getty Images
Man United have been linked to signing Barcelona defender Araujo, who has also been linked with Liverpool. He is a versatile and physical defensive presence.
4. CB - Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)
Man United have been linked to signing Barcelona defender Araujo, who has also been linked with Liverpool. He is a versatile and physical defensive presence. | Getty Images