Our Manchester United fans here in the Transfer Tavern are expecting a busy January window after seeing their side get knocked out of the League Cup by Championship side Bristol City, and trail rivals Manchester City in the Premier League by some margin.

There will always be an abundance of Chelsea players rumoured to be eager to link back up with former boss Jose Mourinho, and the latest one is Eden Hazard. After reportedly rejecting Chelsea’s latest contract offer, the Belgian is also reported to be open to a move away from Stamford Bridge with Real Madrid, PSG and United all possible destinations.

Chelsea may be reluctant to let another player with the quality of Hazard, go to such a close rival. However, after Nemanja Matic’s move in the summer, if they should receive the right kind of offer like our punters say, everyone has a price on their head. Indeed, the ‘Special One’ will surely be looking to strengthen his squad in a second half of the season bid to catch local rivals Man City.

Our landlord takes a look at two other potential players that could follow Hazard to Old Trafford…

Danny Rose

The pacey Tottenham left-back has been linked to Old Trafford ever since his controversial summer interview, in which he opened the doors to a big money move to either The Red Devils or Chelsea to have the chance to win trophies.

Although Mourinho has Ashley Young playing some of his best football in years and Luke Shaw looking like he’s got the bit between his teeth again, he’s still not cemented a player in the left-back position this season, and in general, the Red Devils have struggled to replace ex-captain Patrice Evra since he left.

With that in mind, this could be a move that benefits all parties.

Antoine Griezmann

Having been linked with a move to Old Trafford for what seems every transfer window in recent seasons, the possible United target Griezmann could be the missing piece of the jigsaw that turns the Red Devils into world beaters in the coming seasons.

Although he opted to stay at Atletico Madrid in the summer, a move for the Frenchman could be on the cards once again as Atletico boss Diego Simeone as reportedly opened the door to a move away.

The Frenchman is a real game changer and a player that could thrive under Mourinho’s guidance. Best friends with international team-mate Paul Pogba, this could start a midfield pairing to be feared.