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#3 Douglas Costa | Juventus
Juventus winger Douglas Costa is reportedly up for sale this summer, with new manager Andrea Pirlo keen to offload him. The mercurial Brazilian has been linked with Manchester United several times in the past and has been mentioned as an alternative to Sancho by the English press.
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Costa's explosive dribbling ability and trickery is well documented, while he is also capable of producing the spectacular with his wand of a left foot. The former Bayern Munich winger, however, has struggled with a series of injuries in recent years, due to which the Red Devils will look to be cautious before splashing the cash for him.
The 30-year-old is available this summer and Manchester United could turn to him on a permanent deal if they fail to land Sancho.
#2 Ousmane Dembele | Barcelona
Hailed as one of the most naturally gifted players in world football, Ousmane Dembele is yet to realise his full potential at Barcelona. The Frenchman signed for the club in the summer of 2017 and has blown hot and cold since then, as he continues to struggle with injuries and inconsistency.
At the age of 23, the former Borussia Dortmund man ticks all the boxes for Manchester United and is worth the risk despite his wretched injury record. Dembele's ability to strike the ball with both feet makes him a useful option to have amongst the squad, as he can be deployed on either flank depending on his availability.
Barcelona still have hopes for the young Frenchman and it remains to be seen if they part ways with him. Manchester United have been linked with a loan move with an option to buy for Dembele, but the Catalans are unlikely to accept a deal under those conditions.
#1 Ivan Perisic | Inter Milan
Not long ago, Manchester United were close to signing Ivan Perisic for a believed to be in excess of £50 million, before the deal hit a snag. The Croatian winger was Jose Mourinho's top target in the summer of 2017 and has once again emerged as an option for the Red Devils.
Perisic enjoyed a stunning loan spell with Bayern Munich last season, where he played a key role as the Bavarian giants won the treble. The 31-year-old is an experienced campaigner and is capable of playing in several positions across the frontline, making him the best short-term option for the Red Devils.
Bayern Munich failed to sign Leroy Sane last summer and snapped up Perisic on a season-long loan deal, after which they eventually managed to land Sane this summer. Manchester United could work out a similar loan deal for the Croatian and make another push for Sancho in 2021 if they failed to land him this summer.
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