Five realistic Manchester United targets for Champions League

2) Ross Barkley

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Ross Barkley of Everton in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on September 14, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

An alternative to Herrera is Everton’s Ross Barkley. This, though, is not as realistic a target as Herrera, as prising away from Everton and Bill Kenwright. The Everton Chairman has already told Moyes to keep his hands-off his former wards, and will be loathe to part with Barkley, England’s latest superstar. It will take a Herculean effort from United to secure the signature of the highly-rated youngster. Barkley has been named as the “Young Rooney”, and with good reason too. He has the same blend of physicality and skill, with that dash of genius that propelled Wayne “Wazza” Rooney into superstardom. Barkley is very good at keeping the ball, a testimony to his physique. He is also a more than fair passer of the ball. His ability to turn a defender, and then unleash deadly shots is something that makes him a formidable opponent.