2) Kevin Strootman (AS Roma)
Another £30m could go on a superb midfield signing in Kevin Strootman of AS Roma. An injury to the classy Dutch playmaker held up a move for him in the summer transfer window, but Louis van Gaal seems intent on bringing him to the club when the opportunity next arises. Having missed out on the likes of Arturo Vidal and Toni Kroos to come in in midfield this summer, a player with the ability of Strootman to provide some creativity and composure on the ball in that area is crucial to United’s hopes, and he should prove to be a top performer under his fellow countryman van Gaal, whom he has played under during his time in charge of the Netherlands national team.