5 signings that can make Manchester United champions again

Manchester has made a lot of big money signings ever since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Though they have gotten it right on some occasions, they have also made some bad signings in the last few years.

Players like Angel di Maria, Morgan Schneiderlin, Memphis Depay, and Bastian Schweinsteiger have arrived at Old Trafford with a lot of expectations but left the club as disappointments, within a year or two after their arrival.

Jose Mourinho's arrival brought in some quality names to the Old Trafford. However, Manchester United are still short of some quality players to compete with the likes of top European clubs like Barcelona, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

On that note, let's take a look at the players who can make Manchester United champions again.

#5 Danny Rose (Left back)

One of the most talented left backs in England

Arguably one of the best left-backs in England, Rose is a key part of Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur side. He has played 152 times for the North London club and has made the PFA Team of the Year twice in the last three years.

He has always had the pace and dribbling ability of a left-back, but, what makes him special is his ability to make attacking runs in the wide areas and positional awareness while defending.

United currently have Luke Shaw, Ashley Young and to an extent Daley Blind as left-backs but Mourinho feels he needs a world class player in that position to challenge for titles. With a high work rate and a lot of energy, Rose fits the bill perfectly.

Daniel Levy values him at £50m, but, given the nature of price inflation in the transfer market, £50m could still be a bargain for the England international.

#4 Fabinho (Right back/midfield)

One of the most versatile players in European football

The 24-year-old was one of the best players in Europe last season. Naturally a right back, Leonardo Jardim converted him into a defensive midfielder and reaped a lot of success in Ligue 1 and Europe last season. He helped Monaco to end PSG's domestic domination and took them to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2016/17.

With 10 goals and 4 assists, he played a key role for Monaco in their successful 2016/17 campaign. The 23-year-old Brazilian has the pace, power, and anticipation to defend well at the back, as well as the vision and technique to contribute to his teams attacking play.

Fabinho has the physical and technical attributes to fit into Mourinho's side. He can play in the middle of the park or as a right back and averaged 3.3 tackles per game for Monaco last season. He could be a long-term successor to Antonio Valencia and has the ability to succeed in the Premier League.

#3 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Central Midfielder)

The Serbian is one of the hottest prospects in European football

He is an unfamiliar face to many in England but not to followers of Serie A. With the future of Marouane Fellaini in doubt and the possible departure of Michael Carrick, Mourinho needs a midfield partner for Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba.

The 22-year-old Serbian international plays as a central midfielder for Italian side Lazio and is one of the most sought-after men in Europe. Lazio’s sporting director Igli Tare recently confirmed the club had received several huge offers for the Serbian.

Why is he so special? At 6ft 4in, Savic is big, strong, and a technically gifted player. He possesses a sublime first touch and his vision is excellent. He has scored 6 goals and assisted 8 last season, and added 5 more this season, along with 2 assists.

Defensively, he has averaged 2.3 tackles per game this season and possesses every attribute that Jose Mourinho values. All in all, he could be a perfect foil to Matic and will allow Mourinho to unleash Pogba.

#2 Paulo Dybala (Attacking Midfielder/Striker)

The heir apparent to Messi's throne, La Joya will be a sensational signing for the Red Devils

The Argentine is one of the most prolific finishers in European football who has established himself as a key player for Juventus.

In his two years stay at Turin, he has led the team to 2 Seria A titles and the finals of UEFA Champions League.

Like any other modern-day forward, Dybala has the pace, dribbling skills, balance, and creativity. What makes him special and draw comparisons to Messi are his close control and quick feet. He can go past defenders at will and has a lethal left foot.

He is one of the most versatile forward in European football and is at his best when he plays behind the main striker or as a playmaker.

How will he fit at United? Manchester United are in desperate need of a no.10 after the Mkhitaryan disaster and Paulo Dybala could be a perfect fit for the role. He has 14 goals and 3 assists already this season and will add much-needed creativity and firepower to the United side.

#1 Gareth Bale (Winger)

He could be the missing piece in the Mourinho puzzle

The Bale to United saga has been on for quite a while. The Welsh wizard is one of the most devastating wingmen in world football ever since his breakout season at Tottenham during the 10/11 season in the Premier League.

Bale has won 3 UEFA Champions League titles and one La Liga title with Real Madrid. The 28-year-old is one of the fastest footballers in world football and a defenders nightmare.

Playing in his preferred left wing role, Bale has the speed, strength, power, skill, and agility to play out wide. He can beat defenders one-on-one, has excellent ball control and is also a free-kick specialist.

Mourinho was desperate for Ivan Persic last summer, but United failed to sign the Croatian. Though Rashford and Martial have done a good job on the flanks, the Red Devils lack the x-factor that Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham provided.

Mourinho is still searching for a winger and the Wesh men could be the one to take United to the summit.