Manchester United are set for a busy end to the January transfer window as Ruben Amorim looks to make his mark on the playing squad.
Amorim hopes to add both a wing-back and a forward to his side before deadline day, with talks underway over the possible arrival of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. United could facilitate the arrival of Dorgu by allowing both Antony and Tyrell Malacia to leave on loan, though they might need to raise any serious transfer funds by selling a player permanently.
United still hope to sell Marcus Rashford and Casemiro during the winter window but with time running out, they might need to entertain offers for Alejandro Garnacho instead. The Argentine is attracting interest from Napoli and any sale would represent pure profit from a financial perspective.
There are sure to be several rumours in the coming weeks and this is what the United line up could look like by the end of the window.
5. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez should have competition from Luke Shaw soon but is still the first choice for his left centre-back role. | Manchester United via Getty Images
6. RWB - Diogo Dalot
Dalot should move to the right flank once United sign a left wing-back this month. | Getty Images
7. LWB - Patrick Dorgu
Dorgu is a target for the left wing-back role that has been made a priority by Amorim. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
8. CM - Kobbie Mainoo
United might need to tweak their midfield for increased protection but Mainoo is still a key player. | Manchester United via Getty Images