Ruben Amorim is determined to strengthen his midfield as has set his sights on three major midfield targets in the Premier League.
The Manchester United manager wants all three but reports have claimed it will likely take a number of transfer windows to bring all the targets to Old Trafford. They may need to settle for just the one when they approach their potential business in the new year.
As the January transfer window rapidly approaches, we’ve taken into account some of the loudest and most recent rumours, and integrated them into Amorim’s starting lineup. Here’s how United’s starting XI could look in the second half of the Premier League season, should these recent transfer links come to fruition.
United's new shot-stopper has impressed so far since making his debut and is expected to keep his spot as Amorim's No.1.
1. GK: Senne Lammens
United's new shot-stopper has impressed so far since making his debut and is expected to keep his spot as Amorim's No.1. | Getty Images
Martinez has been a miss for United but he is finally expected to make his long-awaited return from an ACL injury.
2. CB: Lisandro Martinez
Martinez has been a miss for United but he is finally expected to make his long-awaited return from an ACL injury. | Getty Images
Branthwaite has long been linked with a move to United as he continues to attract attention from Everton's rivals. New reports post-summer claim that United are expected to 'reignite' their interest in the centre-back in the new year.
3. CB: Jarrad Branthwaite
Branthwaite has long been linked with a move to United as he continues to attract attention from Everton's rivals. New reports post-summer claim that United are expected to 'reignite' their interest in the centre-back in the new year. | Getty Images
After overcoming frustrations for both club and country, the Dutchman has been solid for United this season.
4. CB: Matthijs de Ligt
After overcoming frustrations for both club and country, the Dutchman has been solid for United this season. | Getty Images