Our Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern at the moment are loving the feeling of fighting for the Premier League again.

Despite trailing eight points behind leaders and bitter rivals Man City, United know it’s only early on in the season and many twists and turns lie ahead. Finally back in the Champions League this season, United look destined to be in the hat for the first knockout stage and will look to improve on their last outing in the competition under David Moyes.

As well as challenging for the league, our punters feel that if this United side under Jose Mourinho is to be considered a success, they have to be going close to lifting the Champions League. Especially given the amount of money the board have pumped into the team over recent seasons.

With that in mind, our landlord feels that, if Woodward can pull these three rabbits out of the hat, not only will La Liga be a weaker division but United can go on to dominate Europe…

Samuel Umtiti

Mourinho is surely looking to reinforce his defence, as summer signing Victor Lindelof hasn’t really cut the mustard yet. Indeed, not many of our punters have been overly impressed with Chris Smalling either.

With that in mind, the Barcelona man, who has forced his way to becoming first-choice at the Camp Nou would surely have interested the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’.

So, with a reported buyout clause of around £53m, this defender won’t come cheap, but he’d be a major addition to United’s backline.

Marco Asensio

A United record-breaking bid of £177m is reported to be ready to bring the exciting attacker to Old Trafford, despite him being only 21-years-old.

The Real Madrid forward has scored four times and assisted twice in his eight starts this season, while breaking into the Spanish national team and all signals a very bright future.

One of the most gifted attackers in the world, he can operate across the frontline and the idea of him playing off Romelu Lukaku is a hugely exciting.

Antoine Griezmann

Long reported United target Griezmann could be the X-factor that turns the Red Devils into title challengers. Although he opted to stay at Atletico Madrid last season, a move for the Frenchman could be on the cards once again.

A real game changer and a player that could thrive under Mourinho’s guidance, Griezmann could be the Wayne Rooney replacement United failed to land over the course of the summer. Best friends with Paul Pogba, imaging the pair of them together has excited our drinkers.