5 players Manchester United should target in the January transfer window

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League

#3 Youri Tielemans

Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

Youri Tielemans is a young and energetic option in midfield that Manchester United could use. He has exceptional play-making abilities coupled with the extraordinary grit to dominate central midfield. He is a player who will surely help United keep possession on their side as they look to dominate games.

Tielemans is one of the key pieces of Brendan Rodgers's Leicester City side and is widely appreciated by the top clubs in Europe. Clubs such as Manchester City and Barcelona are keeping an eye on him after his refusal to sign an initial offer of a new contract. And this Leicester side not looking as good as they have in recent seasons, United could look to sign him on a cut-price deal this January.


#2 Kieran Trippier

Atletico Madrid v FC Porto: Group B - UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid v FC Porto: Group B - UEFA Champions League

Kieran Trippier has been on the Manchester United shortlist ever since the start of last summer's transfer window.

Trippier represents an experienced option at right back for United. He could also play a big part in their attacking play with his famous overlapping runs and expertise on set pieces.

However, Atletico Madrid seem adamant about keeping their prized possession and would not consider any discounts on the player. But the player has shown a willingness to return to England after his last stint with Tottenham. Manchester United could make another attempt to sign him in the January transfer window to provide a better option than Diogo Dalot.


#1 Declan Rice

West Ham United v Rapid Wien: Group H - UEFA Europa League
West Ham United v Rapid Wien: Group H - UEFA Europa League

Declan Rice is Manchester United's top priority after their headline acquisitions of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rice has been identified as a player capable of dominating the United midfield with his commanding physicality. Moreover, he has started the season in stellar form for West Ham United, scoring and assisting twice across nine games in all competit. The Red Devils will be sure of the top quality services they will be getting should they decide to acquire Rice.

An attempt to move for Declan Rice is surely set for the summer of 2022. However, with a number of teams competing for his signature, it means United need to declare their intent at the earliest. The January transfer window definitely represents an opportunity to edge him away from other top sides.

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