How Man United look set to line up vs Tottenham.
Manchester United host Tottenham in their first game of the new Premier League season, and could be fielding a rather different lineup by that time if the club’s transfer plans go as expected.
Could this be the Manchester United XI that Louis van Gaal picks in just two weeks’ time?
GK: Sergio Romero
Signed on a free transfer, Sergio Romero now looks set to become United’s number one after speculation that David de Gea is closing in on his move to Real Madrid.
DR: Matteo Darmian
Set to become first choice at right-back, Matteo Darmian has joined from Torino this summer and should have a key role to play at Old Trafford.
DL: Luke Shaw
Impressive in pre-season, Luke Shaw should become first choice at left-back this season after a difficult first year at Old Trafford.
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DC: John Stones
Also a target for Chelsea, United are hoping to hijack a deal for £34m-rated Everton centre-back John Stones to solve their defensive issues this season.
DC: Daley Blind
Moving to central defence after playing in midfield and left-back last season, Daley Blind could partner Stones at the back on opening day.
DM: Morgan Schneiderlin
Brought in from Southampton, Morgan Schneiderlin will almost certainly go straight into United’s starting lineup for the game against Tottenham.
MC: Juan Mata
In a slightly deeper role than previously, Juan Mata seems likely to start as part of a midfield three in Louis van Gaal’s new 4-3-3 formation.
MC: Bastian Schweinsteiger
Another exciting summer buy, Bastian Schweinsteiger should be in line to make his Red Devils debut in the game against Spurs.
FR: Memphis Depay
Starting wide on the right in a front three, Memphis Depay is an exciting prospect after joining from PSV this summer and should quickly become a regular.
FL: Pedro
Replacing Angel Di Maria, Pedro looks set to come in from Barcelona in a £22m deal, and there’s no doubt the pacey and prolific Spaniard would quickly be first choice for the Reds.
FC: Wayne Rooney
Starting as a striker, Wayne Rooney should be used up front more often this season and will be hoping to continue to find the back of the net for the club.
