A look at how Manchester United could line up for next season with some of their highly ambitious summer transfer targets all brought in, with four new faces to be included in Louis van Gaal’s first-team plans…
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GK: Hugo Lloris
A £30m target from Tottenham Hotspur if David de Gea joins Real Madrid, Hugo Lloris could be an exciting new face at Old Trafford, starting as the new number one for the Red Devils.
DR: Nathaniel Clyne
An £18m target from Southampton, Nathaniel Clyne is seemingly United’s ideal choice to play at right-back, providing all the attacking qualities needed to fit in in van Gaal’s plans.
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DL: Daley Blind
A superb versatile player who may find his best position is left-back next season, Daley Blind is likely to move back from midfield after others impressed more there.
DC: Chris Smalling
A key defender after some improved form this season, Chris Smalling should keep his place in the United starting lineup.
DC: Nicolas Otamendi
Alongside the England man, Valencia centre-back Nicolas Otamendi is now believed to be a top target for the club after Mats Hummels’ rejection, and he will cost £36.5m.
DM: Michael Carrick
A hugely important and experienced member of this team, Michael Carrick should remain in United’s starting lineup next season.
MC: Ander Herrera
An impressive signing from last summer, Ander Herrera is surely undroppable for van Gaal’s side now, playing as part of a midfield two in this 4-1-4-1 formation.
MC: Juan Mata
Alongside Herrera, fellow Spaniard Juan Mata has shown his worth this season and seems likely to continue in a central role next term.
MR: Memphis Depay
An exciting signing from PSV, young winger Memphis Depay should become a starter on the right flank for the Red Devils, possibly replacing Angel Di Maria.
ML: Gareth Bale
Brought in from Real Madrid after rumours of a £46m bid, Gareth Bale would be a terrific buy for United, with the Welshman starring in the Premier League in his first spell as a Tottenham player.
FC: Wayne Rooney
Still the main man up front, club captain Wayne Rooney should be first choice next season even if United do buy more attacking options.
