Realistic transfer targets for Manchester United this summer

Last summer, Manchester United had a point to prove to their rivals, critics and the team itself to dust themselves from the last minute shock of losing the title to Manchester City. Sir Alex Ferguson did that by bringing in Robin van Persie as the marquee signing, which enabled the team to regain the league from the rivals Manchester City. The real target up ahead for the incoming manager, David Moyes, is to challenge for the Champions League title. How can you evolve the Champions of England to become the Champions of Europe is the real question. Here’s a list of realistic targets that would suffice the need to answer the question.

KEVIN STROOTMAN

This summer would be the perfect time to bring in this physically strong left-footed midfielder from his current club PSV. Kevin Strootman could be the perfect defensive midfielder who moves the ball from defence to attack really well. With Moyes preferring 4-2-3-1 this season with Everton, it would be wonderful to pair Carrick and Strootman in the middle of the park for Manchester United come next season. Tagged at £15m, Strootman would be a valuable addition for the club.

THIAGO ALCANTARA

Joining the La Masia Academy of Barcelona FC at the age of 15, Thiago Alcantara is another versatile player who will add flair and fluidity to the team with the capacity to play in any position of the attacking midfield. Having progressed to Barcelona’s first team, That the dimunitive midfielder has regimented work ethic laced with comfort on the ball and incisive passes needed to carve stubborn defences in the league. For £20m, Alcantra would be a good option for United, and is perceived to be a better version than Tom Cleverley.

LUKE SHAW

This starlet should be the next English player to join Manchester United to form a core group of English players at Old Trafford. With old-warhorse Patrice Evra ageing, the 17-year-old Southampton left-back would be a prudent signing for Manchester United. The potential signing would complete the next-gen defence for United with Rafael da Silva, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones already getting time to bed in, and eventually take over the mantle from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Evra.