Rather amazingly, Manchester United only need to rely on themselves to both finish in the top four and win the FA Cup this season.
While a club of the Red Devils’ stature will never celebrate merely finishing fourth, the mere notion of it is amazing considering the dreadful season they’ve had.
Whether both will be enough to keep Louis van Gaal in his job is not abundantly clear, though whoever is in charge, we can expect major changes this summer.
Having already spent a quarter of a billion pounds on trying to construct a side worthy of fighting for the title, the club look some way off doing so.
A plethora of names, as you can well imagine, have been linked with blockbuster moves to Old Trafford over the past few months ahead of the looming summer transfer window.
The latest of whom is Braga midfielder Rafa Silva, who while perhaps less celebrated than the other names, would still be a big money addition.
A bid for the 21-year old goalscoring midfielder is expected, but who on earth could follow?
With so many rumours floating around the Transfer Tavern, we’ve complied the FIVE most likely.
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PRESS THE IMAGE TO SEE FIVE STARS WHO COULD FOLLOW RAFA SILVA TO MAN UNITED.
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Renato Sanches
Renato Sanches is second only to Jose Mourinho in terms of a protracted saga ahead of a potential move to Manchester.
However, recent reports suggest a stunning £63m deal has been agreed for the 18-year old Benfica midfielder this summer to bring him over to the Theatre of Dreams.
An eye watering expense no doubt, but the Portugal international is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder whose shown great ability and confidence at such a young age.
Marquinhos
Brazilian defender Marquinhos is reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with life in Paris and will soon ask to leave PSG.
As John Stones mania grips the world, the 21-year old former Roma starlet could even represent a cheaper alternative to the England star.
The Selecao samba star is a versatile, elegant defender who is comfortable bringing in the ball out of the defence to start attacks from deep.
United are thought to be keen.
Antoine Griezmann
There’s little doubt United would be keen on bringing French forward Antoine Griezmann to the club this summer.
The 25-year old has been in stunning form for Atletico Madrid this season, propelling them to the Champions League final with a series of scintillating displays.
United are reportedly ready to break the bank for the Les Blues star and his arrival would be a monumental one at the Theatre of Dreams.
The thought of he and countryman Anthony Martial up front is mouth watering.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Because why wouldn’t you want to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic? The superstar Swede has been in rampant form for PSG this season, though his contract with the Parisians is starting to wind down.
Though advancing into his mid-30s, the former Barcelona and Juventus striker has been as potent as ever in the French capital this term, reminding the baying public of his genuine class.
While a free transfer, the Red Devils are thought to be working on a mega money deal in terms of wages to bring him to the club.
Ross Barkley
Wayne Rooney’s heir apparent? United have so often lacked energy and drive this season, with nobody to break between the lines.
Everton playmaker Ross Barkley may well still be learning his trade, with his final ball not always spot on, but the England star is clearly a huge talent and boasts huge potential.
He has been linked with a huge money move to the club and could replace Rooney in attack as the skipper retreats into a deeper midfield berth.
