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How Man United starting XI next year would look like after January transfer window

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How Man United starting XI next year would look like after January transfer window

Manchester United have a lot of things to consider in the new year, especially when it comes to the January transfer window.

The club have a list of players they are willing to part ways with in order to free up some space and cash.

Erik ten Hag could also bring in reinforcements to kick off 2024 but if January is quiet, the summer promises to more than make up for it.

Players are approaching the end of their contracts and transfer rumours are rearing their heads, meaning a switch-up in key personnel could be on the cards for the 2024/25 season.

Let’s take a look at how United’s starting XI could look next season based on the recent player links in and out of Old Trafford.

Onana has come under some criticism lately and he has an important second half of the season ahead of him to fight for his place.

1. GK — Andre Onana
Onana has come under some criticism lately and he has an important second half of the season ahead of him to fight for his place.

Dalot has become the preferred option at right-back and with Wan-Bissaka’s contract set to expire, he will be relied on moving forward.

2. RB — Diogo Dalot
Dalot has become the preferred option at right-back and with Wan-Bissaka’s contract set to expire, he will be relied on moving forward.

United remain linked to Todibo and with a potential defensive clear-out on the cards, he could slot right into a prominent role.

3. CB — Jean-Clair Todibo
United remain linked to Todibo and with a potential defensive clear-out on the cards, he could slot right into a prominent role.

Before his injury, Martinez was a key part of ten Hag’s starting lineup and his return will alleviate defensive pressure.

4. CB — Lisandro Martinez
Before his injury, Martinez was a key part of ten Hag’s starting lineup and his return will alleviate defensive pressure.

5. LB — Luke Shaw
Shaw’s hard work will see him remain first choice now he back from his own injury.

One of the more looser transfer rumours out there but United have been mentioned as an interested party in the Kalvin Phillips saga as he looks for more regular game time away from rivals Man City.

6. CM — Kalvin Phillips
One of the more looser transfer rumours out there but United have been mentioned as an interested party in the Kalvin Phillips saga as he looks for more regular game time away from rivals Man City.

Scott McTominay has been stepping up lately but with his contract expiring in 2025 and his position at the club still a grey area, there’s a chance he could be sold next summer, leaving a good opening for Mount.

7. CM — Mason Mount
Scott McTominay has been stepping up lately but with his contract expiring in 2025 and his position at the club still a grey area, there’s a chance he could be sold next summer, leaving a good opening for Mount.

Fernandes will be hoping to push his team harder next season and work on this year’s mistakes.

8. CAM — Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes will be hoping to push his team harder next season and work on this year’s mistakes.

9. RW — Marcus Rashford
Rashford remains a huge threat in attack and will likely get the nod over Antony, providing no new wingers arrive.

Garnacho has been promising this season and deserves more time to unleash his quality.

10. LW — Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho has been promising this season and deserves more time to unleash his quality.

He may not have opened his Premier League account yet but his quality in Europe shows he can be a star for United.

11. CF — Rasmus Hojlund
He may not have opened his Premier League account yet but his quality in Europe shows he can be a star for United

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