Premier League: 3 signings Manchester United should make before the end of the transfer window

The transfer window is coming to an end for the English clubs. And those who haven’t completed their business will be in a rush to push through some deals before the window shuts.

One club that still looks short of is transfer targets is Manchester United. Of course, the team has already brought in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James, but that surely isn’t all from the English giant.

They were expected to sign at least one seasoned central defender and midfielder, especially after letting Ander Herrera leave. But so far, neither of the two positions has been filled yet - and it isn't expected that the team will go into the season without fixing those areas.

Central defence in particular is where the team has looked vulnerable and lightweight against the top sides.

On that note, here is a look at the three transfers Manchester United should look to push for before the window shuts.

#1 Sean Longstaff

Sean Longstaff has been mentioned very frequently in the list of central midfielders linked to United, but so far there's been no progress on this front.

Newcastle have put a huge fee on the young star’s head. Fans and critic alike feel that it’s too much for Newcastle to slap a £50 million price on such a young player who only managed 9 games for them last term.

It seems like that the United board is also on the same wavelength, but they should still try and come up with a number that Newcastle can accept.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been quite clear about what he wants, and Longstaff fits the profile of his requirements. He’s young, full of potential and energetic, something that will suit the high-pressing game that Solskjaer is trying to implement at United in the coming season.

#2 Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes is one player that a majority of the fans believe United should bring in. But again there has been no progress here, leading to fears that another club may swoop in and get him.

The Sporting CP midfielder had an excellent last season where he was directly involved in 36 goals for his team in the league. That made him one of the most targeted players across Europe at that point, but this transfer window not many clubs have registered interest in him.

The one club that hasn't ruled out a move for him is Manchester United. Fernandes is exactly what United missed last season as he’s creative, can run the game from his attacking midfield position and can contribute goals as well. The other thing that he has going for him is that he’s versatile and can play in the central midfield position as well as a number 8.

Currently, it is rumoured that Sporting want about £70 million for him. That price keeps going up with every goal he scores and every good game he has, like the one against Liverpool where he scored and assisted the other.

#3 Harry Maguire

One player that seems to be tough to get, and who Manchester United want the most, is Harry Maguire.

Central defence is where United looked like they could use reinforcements, and Maguire is the man they have identified to fill the role. But so far, Leicester have looked like they won’t budge from their asking price, which would be a world-record fee for a defender.

Manchester United desperately need a defender that can partner Victor Lindelof since the current options don’t seem to be working out. They want someone that can play out from the back, lead the defensive line and also someone who is a cultured defender.

Maguire is all that, and both Leicester and United know it. United have the financial muscle to push the deal through, but Leicester are not in a rush to sell.

This is one deal that looks likely to be dragged out, but it is one that Manchester United know they desperately need to make happen. If they are to challenge the big teams next season, the likes of Chris Smalling, Marcus Rojo and Phil Jones will have to play backup to someone like Maguire - and not be first-teamers.