Manchester United begin their 2015-16 Barclays Premier League campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on August 8, but how will the Red Devils line-up for the game at Old Trafford?
Take a look at our predicted United starting XI for the game if manager Louis van Gaal is able to secure his transfer targets.
GK) Keylor Navas
Should De Gea complete his move to Real Madrid at some point this summer, then United will need a suitable replacement and a swap deal for Navas would be a good option.
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CB) Sergio Ramos
United’s interest in the Spanish international is genuine and with reports in the media suggesting Ramos wants a fresh challenge, he could forge one half of a new centre-back partnership at Old Trafford this season.
CB) Nicolas Otamendi
Manager Louis van Gaal is keen to bolster his defence and is reportedly closing in on the signing of the Argentine defender after Real Madrid dropped out of the race.
Otamendi and Ramos could be the partnership that brings a 21st league title to the club.
RB) Matteo Darmian
The Italian defender completed his move to United over the weekend and we expect him to be the club’s first-choice right-back this season ahead of Rafael and Antonio Valencia.
LB) Daley Blind
With Luke Shaw failing to justify his £30m price-tag in a injury-hit season last year, Blind has proven to be a more than capable alternative and should start the new season at left-back.
CM) Morgan Schneiderlin
United have been heavily linked with the Saints star all summer and he would be the perfect replacement for Michael Carrick, who will be 34 when the season starts.
CM) Bastian Schweinsteiger
The imminent arrival of the Germany national team captain has excited many United fans across the world and could forge a devastating midfield partnership alongside Schneiderlin.
AMR) Nicolas Gaitan
Gaitan has been forever linked with a move to Old Trafford and various reports in the media suggest that this is finally the year that the Argentine becomes a United player.
AML) Memphis Depay
Last season’s top scorer in Holland arrives in Manchester with huge potential and United supporters will be hoping he can get amongst the goals this year.
AMC) Wayne Rooney
The club captain will be an automatic choice for van Gaal and playing Rooney in the no.10 role could bring out the very best in the player.
FC) Christian Benteke
If United can beat fierce rivals Liverpool to the signing of the £32.5m-rated Belgian international, then expect Benteke to be handed the no.9 shirt and to lead the line this season.
