5 Manchester United Transfers that could still happen before Transfer Deadline Day

#1 Willian to Manchester United

Chelsea v Everton - Carabao Cup Fourth Round — United are understaffed in the position Willian plays in

This is the transfer which United needs the most because it is for the position where United are very weak. The right wing has been a cause of concern for the whole of last season and the deficiency was still evident in the preseason games.

Willian, despite his age, was rightly targeted as he is a natural fit for the position and he is also proven in the Premier League, plus he has worked with Mourinho before. United have been pursuing him all through the summer with little to show for and Metro recently reported that United were willing to offer Martial as a part of the deal to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford.

However, after the Community Shield defeat at the hands of Manchester City, Willian seemed to indicate that he was staying at Chelsea. This was bad news for United fans. Yet, in another late twist, Goal now reports that Willian has stated he wants to play for Mourinho again, adding further fuel to the rumours. This is another saga that will go down to the wire, but there are very good chances of the deal coming through.

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