Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had somewhat of a mini-revival at Manchester United, with the Red Devils winning their last three games in all competitions.
Despite that, there is still plenty of room for improvement at Old Trafford and the Norwegian will be keen to bolster his ranks again once the transfer window reopens in January.
The Red Devils boss did some excellent business in the summer acquiring top talents such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James – both of whom have impressed in the opening months of the 2019/20 campaign.
Club hierarchy should therefore have faith their man at the helm will be able to attract similar quality players and more importantly get the best out of any new recruits who may arrive at the club.
There’s no denying they still lack depth and quality in areas within their squad though, particularly in midfield and attack.
talkSPORT.com has taken a browse at all the latest transfer rumours concerning United and illustrated how they could line up if they acquire these targets, however unlikely this may or may not be.
He may have only turned 20 in June but has been a regular in Bayer Leverkusen’s first team for several years.
Scoring 20 goals as a forward is an impressive feat, let alone as an attacking midfielder, but Havertz achieved that last season.
He also registered seven assists in all competitions, which culminated in him breaking into the Germany senior set-up, for whom he scored for against Argentina this month.
He has three goals in 12 domestic appearances so far, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs chasing his signature – including United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.
Aided by the fact he can play in a host of positions, Havertz would be a real asset to Solskjaer in an attacking sense.
One of the most highly-rated players in the Championship, Phillips is a standout in Leeds United’s team.
Marcelo Bielsa predominantly lines up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Phillips the deepest lying midfielder, linking up defence and midfield.
He therefore shoulders a lot of responsibility for helping United play out from the back.
It’s been no coincidence to see Phillips made huge strides in his game over the last year under the Argentine’s stewardship.
Phillips revealed in an interview last summer that he had been training as a centre-back ahead of the 2018/19 Championship campaign.
This came as little surprise to those who know Bielsa’s methods and preference, with the 64-year-old widely accustomed to move midfielders into deeper positions, aiding ball retention and building out from the back – something Phillips excels at for Leeds.
While Phillips committed his long-term future at Elland Road last month by signing a new five-year contract, it is a question of when, not if, the 23-year-old seals a move to the Premier League.
Leeds rejected a £27m bid from Tottenham for Phillips in the summer, understood to be over fears at how manager Bielsa would react – especially so soon after agreeing a contract extension himself.
Top-flight quartet Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Wolves and Burnley were also thought to be interested in Phillips over the summer.
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Should the Whites fail to secure promotion for a second successive season under Bielsa they are highly unlikely to be able to call on Phillips’ services again next season.
Mike Phelan went for a personal check on Phillips when Leeds beat Birmingham City on October 19 – a game he scored the winner in.
United coach Kieran McKenna then reportedly followed that up by checking on Phillips for the Whites’ midweek game at Preston last Tuesday.
The Croatian has played a key role in Barcelona’s continued success over the last five years since joining the club from Sevilla.
A centre midfielder by trade, Rakitic’s role at the Catalan giants has an emphasis on attacking.
After insisting he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp all summer, the Croatian star, 31, is now willing to quit, according to reports in Spain.
Serie A duo Juventus and Inter Milan are both keen on signing him, but United could be the team in pole position having first expressed their interest months ago, according to Marca.
It is believed that the 31-year-old would have reservations over moving to England, due to family reasons.
However, the potential chance to move to another of the world’s biggest clubs could prove too big an opportunity to turn down for Rakitic.
His technical ability in possession, as well as his quick change of pace and forward motion, are characteristics which would be sure to make him popular with United fans, should he make the move.
Wolves missed out on signing the Lille midfielder over the summer, despite reportedly making a £34m bid for the 20-year-old.
The Frenchman is quite the powerhouse, but the physical aspect of his game does not take away from the fact he is very handy with the ball at his feet.
Soumare can pick a pass or dribble forward, and he’s deceptively quick and agile making it extremely difficult for opposing players to get close to him.
He’s been likened to a certain Paul Pogba, and with his fellow countryman’s future at Old Trafford still far from certain, a move looks a very distinct possibility as things stand now.
The France Under-21 international, who was previously on PSG books, has featured for Lille in the against Valencia and Chelsea in the Champions League this season.
The Ligue 1 outfit may indeed look to cash on in one of their most prized assists in January, considering he is out of contract at the end of the 2019/20 campaign.
His club manager, Christophe Galtier, has said that he believes Soumare only is playing at 40 per cent of his potential so far, despite describing him as ‘a complete player’.
Many believe he is destined for greatness, and it appears all the scouts swarming in from around the globe to check in on his progress agree with that assertion.
Defensively there is certainly improvements he can make, but one thing is for sure is that this boy is one to watch out for in the years to come.
Previously on the club’s radar during Louis van Gaal’s tenure, the Red Devils are again keen on striking a deal for the out-of-favour Bayern Munich forward.
Philippe Coutinho’s arrival on a season-long loan from Barcelona has sent the 30-year-old down the pecking order, with the experienced German reportedly considering his future.
The 30-year-old has an impressive record in the Bundesliga, scoring 110 goals in 327 appearances during his 11-year stint to date.
Like Havertz, Muller likes to play in an advanced position behind the main centre forward – although the latter is more of a support striker.
Muller is under contract until 2021 and doesn’t turn 31 until next September so will still command a substantial fee should he push to go, particularly when the window reopens in January.