Ruben Amorim will be desperate to get to the January transfer window to improve his squad, as things haven’t gone well so far this season. The Red Devils lost 3-1 in their most recent Premier League clash against Brentford.
It leaves Amorim’s side 14th in the league table, and leaves the manager under considerable pressure, with some significant former players such as Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville calling for Amorim to be sacked based on United’s start to the new season.
However, if Amorim does last until January, he will hope to turn things around by signing some real difference makers to his squad. United are crying out for a holding midfielder, and have been linked to several top names. Furthermore, goal scoring is still an issue, and the lack of capable wing-backs is also hurting Amorim, who won’t change from his 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford.
So who could the Red Devils sign to improve things in January? ManchesterWorld decided to put together a dream XI of players based on the most recent transfer rumours around Man United...
5. LWB - Federico Dimarco (Inter Milan)
Italian wing-back Dimarco has been linked with a move to Man United in recent weeks as Amorim needs more players who can play as a wing-back in his 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford. | Getty Images
6. CM - Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes has been playing in a deeper role this season under Amorim, but he needs to have a strong holding midfielder alongside him so he can attack more often. | Manchester United via Getty Images
7. CM - Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Man United have been linked with a move for Real Madrid star midfielder Valverde, who is reportedly unhappy at the club as Xabi Alonso keeps playing him as a full-back. Reports in Spain have said United are vying for a £70m bid for him. | Getty Images
8. RWB - Diogo Dalot
Dalot is more of a natural right-back, but in recent weeks, the Red Devils haven't been linked to a wing-back on the right, as the Portuguese international has been a solid option for Amorim. | Manchester United via Getty Images