Goalkeeper and defence:
New signings: Mats Hummels, Thomas Vermaelen
With the addition of two top transfer targets in Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, van Gaal should have a perfect back three for next season, with those two lining up to the left of Phil Jones. With Hummels taking the most central role, suiting his ability as a great all-round central defender, the more versatile Jones and Vermaelen should be comfortable with roles slightly to the right and left of the German international, respectively. With the ever-reliable David de Gea in goal behind them, this three-man centre-back pairing should provide United with the kind of solidity they lacked last season and give them a good platform to work on for years to come.