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Manchester United's 2019-20 campaign has been quite a disappointment so far. With a lack of squad depth and good quality players, it was looking evident that the Red Devils would struggle to have a good season. United are winless in their last three Premier League fixtures, losing to Burnley and Liverpool and drawing against Wolves in the process.
The acquisition of Bruno Fernandes and former Watford striker Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window might help United see out their season to a certain extent, but there is no doubt that the Red Devils could have done much better with their transfer business, considering their lack of squad depth and the upcoming Europa League knockout stages.
There are still several positions where United lack depth and quality, especially considering the number of players they have got rid of this season. To be more precise, United have got rid of eight first-team players: Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian, Chris Smalling, Ander Herrera, Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku, Ashley Young and Marcos Rojo, and signed five first-team players: Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo.
It doesn't matter whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still the manager next season or Mauricio Pochettino takes over his seat, as the rumours suggest, Manchester United have a serious job of rebuilding their sinking ship to do.
Here, we look at four smart signings United should look to make next season.
#1 Alex Telles
Alex Telles has been a consistent performer for the Portuguese giants Porto in the last few seasons, and he has also been performing very well this season. The fact that United sold Ashley Young to Inter in the January window makes up a very good reason to be signing Telles in the summer, while also keeping Luke Shaw's fitness issues and inconsistent form in mind.
Telles is the epitome of a perfect attacking full-back, as he is known for his dribbling skills, crossing and set-piece taking ability and pace. The Brazilian has 9 goals and 6 assists this season so far, which is unbelievable for a full-back.
Another thing to keep in mind is that Telles' contract expires in 2021, and his buyout clause is set at €40 million, which is very cheap for a player who is already in his prime and has loads of years left in him. This makes it clear that Alex Telles would be a perfect signing for Manchester United.
#2 Moussa Dembele
Striker is another position where the Red Devils lack squad depth. It is clear that the recruitment of Odion Ighalo on a six-month loan in the January transfer window was just a temporary fix, and United will have to look for a new striker in the summer. Well, here's an answer.
Moussa Dembele has been a star performer for Olympique Lyonnais since joining them. He had scored 15 goals in the Ligue 1 last season and 23 goals in all competitions. This season, he has scored 13 goals in the Ligue 1 and 22 goals in all competitions so far. Besides Lyon, Dembele was also a star performer in his previous club Celtic. The 23-year-old Frenchman is known for his finishing ability, strength, pace and heading ability.
United might be regretting the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter as the Belgian all-time top goalscorer has been one of their best players this season, scoring a lot of important goals for the Nerazzuri, but the acquisition of Moussa Dembele would definitely fix United's quality and depth in attack.
#3 Ruben Neves
It turned out to be a massive surprise when Wolves managed to get their hands on the young Portuguese midfielder from Porto back in the summer of 2017 while playing in the Championship. Since then, Ruben Neves has been a big hit for Wolves, making an instant impact by helping the club achieve Premier League promotion and being included in the EFL Team of the Year that season. He has been a consistent performer in the Premier League as well.
The Portuguese midfield general possesses incredible vision and intelligence, while also being known for his passing and ability to read the game, which has made him form a great midfield partnership alongside the likes of Joao Moutinho and Leander Dendoncker under the management of Nuno Espirito Santo.
Neves is a great leader and always makes his presence felt while playing on the pitch, which United clearly lack right now. Not only would the Portuguese improve United's midfield but he would also be one of the best leaders in the squad.
#4 Jadon Sancho
A player who does not need any introduction, Jadon Sancho is one of the biggest footballing prospects in the world at the moment. Ever since signing for Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City in 2017, Sancho has been exceptional and his breathtaking performances game after game earned him a lot of plaudits and attention.
The 19-year-old English youngster's form this season has been ridiculously brilliant, contributing 25 goals (12 goals, 13 assists) in the Bundesliga this season so far and 33 (18 goals, 15 assists) in all competitions. Sancho possesses immense pace, dribbling and finishing skills.
United are yet to overcome their problems in the right-wing position, with Daniel James and Jesse Lingard being the only available but inconsistent options. Sancho is reportedly in very high demand, with other clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea wanting to sign him alongside Manchester United. Definitely an expensive signing, but Sancho could make an unreal impact at the Red Devils and could be a future legend in the making.
