Realistic transfer targets for Manchester United this summer

THIAGO ALCANTARA

Joining the La Masia Academy of Barcelona FC at the age of 15, Thiago Alcantara is another versatile player who will add flair and fluidity to the team with the capacity to play in any position of the attacking midfield. Having progressed to Barcelona’s first team, That the dimunitive midfielder has regimented work ethic laced with comfort on the ball and incisive passes needed to carve stubborn defences in the league. For £20m, Alcantra would be a good option for United, and is perceived to be a better version than Tom Cleverley.

LUKE SHAW

This starlet should be the next English player to join Manchester United to form a core group of English players at Old Trafford. With old-warhorse Patrice Evra ageing, the 17-year-old Southampton left-back would be a prudent signing for Manchester United. The potential signing would complete the next-gen defence for United with Rafael da Silva, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones already getting time to bed in, and eventually take over the mantle from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Evra.