It hasn’t been a great season for Manchester United so far during the 2016/17 campaign, with Jose Mourinho looking like a man under immense pressure at present.
The Portuguese boss is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons of late and looks set for another touchline ban after kicking a water bottle during last weekend’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United.
It was thought by the Manchester United fans here in the Transfer Tavern that the Red Devils could challenge for the Premier League title this season, although at present that looks a million miles away.
Getting back into the top four and the Champions League has to be the immediate priority for this season and some of the ardent United followers in the Tavern are unsure that the club will even achieve that given their current form.
Tavern writer Lee Clarke takes a look at three realistic signings United could make during the January transfer window.
Michael Keane
The Burnley central defender has been in such great form this season that he has earned himself recognition with the England squad and a move away from Turf Moor does look likely in January.
The 23-year-old only departed Old Trafford last year after failing to make the grade, but after impressing elsewhere the club that nurtured him into a professional footballer now look like they want him back.
One United fan is sat drinking a pint of Guinness here in the Transfer Tavern and he thinks that the club were silly to let him go in the first place, stating that he was always destined to develop into a solid central defender.
John Obi Mikel
The Chelsea midfielder could be set for a rather bizarre reunion with ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho during January, with the United boss looking to add some steel to his midfield ranks.
The Nigerian has fallen way down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and boss Antonio Conte is willing to let him leave during the month of January.
United have struggled on occasions through the middle this season and Mikel could be just the man that Mourinho needs to shore up the middle of the park.
Victor Lindelof
The commanding central defender could be in line for a January switch to Old Trafford, after impressing in Portugal with Benfica.
United will look for defensive reinforcements during the forthcoming transfer window, having conceded several sloppy goals both domestically and in Europe this season.
The 22-year-old has been capped by 11 times for his native Sweden and his signing would ensure United get hold of a player in advance of his best years as a player.
Manchester United fans, would you welcome any of these players in January? Who else would you like to see the club sign? Let us know in the comments below!!!
