There are rumors that Marouane Fellaini is also on his way to depart Old Trafford in the summer so Mourinho will need re-enforcements in the middle of the pitch to
strengthen his midfield department.
Not exact matches
The Red Devils boss wants to
strengthen in the attacking
midfield department, with Angel Di Maria unconvincing since his big - money move from Real Madrid last summer.
A long - time target for Arsenal, Lars Bender is on the Gunners» radar again this January as one of their top targets to
strengthen in the defensive
midfield department.
The Reds could launch a # 68.5 m triple bid to
strengthen out wide, up front and in the attacking
midfield department, with one of Arsenal's top targets on the club's agenda...
Arsenal have also been linked with Leverkusen enforcer Lars Bender in a bid to
strengthen in the defensive
midfield department, but Kramer's possible desire to move to the Premier League could make him another realistic target for the Gunners in the upcoming transfer window.
With Manchester City likely to spend big in a bid to regain the title, United will have to be on their toes in the transfer market, and could do with
strengthening particularly in the
midfield department, as Paul Scholes could retire at the end of the season and the likes of Nani and Ashley Young are likely to be sold.
Mourinho, who wants to
strengthen all
departments of his squad, is also interested in Burnley defender Michael Keane, Chelsea
midfielder Willian, Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko and Eric Dier of Tottenham.
Should neither player be available, United have the likes of Julian Weigl, Fred and Carlos Soler on their radar to
strengthen their central
midfield department.
But only time will tell if Liverpool will be able to finally recruit a talented
midfielder to
strengthen their core
department.
Guardiola has already splashed nearly # 450m in two seasons in charge at the Etihad and will be handed another huge transfer kitty by the club's Abu Dhabi owners to
strengthen all three
departments of his team — defence,
midfield and attack.