Manchester United’s season continues to be an inconsistent one, with last weekend’s showing at rivals City highlighting the gap in quality between the two sides at the moment.
Jose Mourinho’s men look a long way from being anywhere near their cross-city rivals, and it’s going to be an important January transfer window and upcoming summer for the Red Devils if they are to bridge the gap in quality.
We here at the Tavern think a whole host of new signings are needed at Old Trafford, not least in terms of world class attacking midfield talent, where the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Ander Herrera, and Juan Mata continue to flatter to deceive.
With that in mind, we think that signing Real Madrid star Marco Asensio is a must for United in the near future.
A costly signing he might be, with Transfermarkt valuing him at some £81m, he is developing into a world class talent.
Asensio possesses the sort of explosive style of play that make him one of the most feared attacking midfielders on the planet on his day, and he has a left foot which is as good as any in world football.
While Madrid will be keen to keep hold of the 22-year-old, they are a club who can sometimes be open to selling in order to create space for the next Galactico, and we think United need to be on their toes and ready to swoop.
A cracking finisher, capable of setting up others, and with years ahead of him to get even better, Asensio would be a superb addition for the Red Devils.
United fans, what do you think? Good signing? Let us know in the comments!