Our Manchester United fans here in the Transfer Tavern are beginning to see signs of them returning to their best and are, naturally, hugely excited.

After a few seasons in the wilderness after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement the Red Devils’ fans saw Jose Mourinho arrive at the club in the summer with many proclaiming the good times were about to be back.

It had appeared, though, it was going to take longer than first thought with the club still trying to find it’s feet this year.

That looks to have happened now, though, with Mourinho evidently knowing his best team and looking set to add to it over the next couple of windows according to The Telegraph.

Reportedly, he wants to spend £180 million on four players to aid his revolution with Nelson Semedo, Victor Lindelof, Antoine Griezmann and Tiemoue Bakayoko the names in question.

Whether or not these all go through remains to be seen but it’s got our landlord thinking; what could United’s 2017/18 team look like?

Here’s what came up…

GK: David De Gea

United can sign all the players they want, they won’t sign a better ‘keeper or arguably more important player in the near future than David De Gea.

Keeping hold of the Spaniard is pivotal to anything the club want to do over the coming years.

RB: Nelson Semedo

Semedo is a powerful and fast right back and could be the competition that Antonio Valencia finally sees oust him from the side.

The Benfica man is set for a bright career in the game and a move to United gives him the platform his talent needs.

CB: Eric Bailly

The Ivorian defender will be in the side as long as he can stay fit.

Injuries have ruined his debut season so far but when he’s played he’s looked very good and should only get better.

CB: Victor Lindelof

Whilst Phil Jones has impressed in recent weeks at the back for United it’s likely Lindelof will kick him down to the bench.

The Swedish international is a powerful force at the back and could forge an impressive partnership with Bailly for years to come.

LB: Luke Shaw

Shaw has suffered a bit this season with a lack of confidence and Mourinho’s criticisms.

He is, however, still very young with plenty to learn and so this season could be the making of him ready for him to return to the side for next year.

CDM: Ander Herrera

The Spaniard has been one of United’s best players this season and so deserves to be in the side for next year, too.

He combines high work rate with good technical ability and is becoming a very complete midfield player.

CDM: Tiemoue Bakayoko

Mourinho has always liked a powerful midfielder right at the centre of the park and that is what he’d be getting with Bakayoko.

The Monaco man strides about the pitch and drives his team from the central areas so would be a very good acquisition.

RAM: Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann would be the jewel in Mourinho’s crown.

The French star has had a superb 2016 and would make any side in the world better. He’s played in some of the biggest games in world football and that is where United would want him to take them back to.

CAM: Paul Pogba

Pogba is gradually finding his feet this season and that is ominous for the rest of the league.

He looks like he’s ready to repay the faith Mourinho has put in him and could be massive next season.

LAM: Jesse Lingard

The young winger has become a real star this season and will look to play an even bigger part from now on.

His delivery and work rate have improved considerably and so he deserves more game time next season.

ST: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

He’s not going anywhere.

The powerful Swede has more than adapted to the Premier League and should lead the line for United next season, too. Where that leaves Marcus Rashford, though, remains to be seen.

Thoughts, United fans? Let us know below!