Breaking news: Ralf Ragnick reveals Manchester United’s dream line-up after the January transfer window

 Manchester United could make several 

changes to their starting XI with the addition

 of new talent in the January transfer 

window - but how could any new faces 

could improve the line-up?

Manchester United could be tempted 

to use the January transfer window to 

alter their starting 11 with several signings

 being linked with the club.

This will be interim manager Ralf 

Rangnick’s first transfer window as United 

boss, with the German looking to stamp his 

own mark on how his team should play.

The German has implemented his 

favoured 4-2-2-2 formation in games as 

well as brought in three members of backroom 

staff, all of whom he has worked with 

in the past.

Attention now turns to next month with

 clubs across the globe able to buy, sell 

and loan players until their specific 

transfer deadline.

The 63-year-old will have until 11pm 

on 31 January to finalise new signings, 

with hope that come February, he will be 

happy with his squad and push for a 

top four Premier League finish.

As expected with every transfer window 

the Red Devils have been linked 

with plenty of names, including several 

players who have worked Ragnick

 in the past.

With that being said, let’s take a look

 at United’s dream XI once the January 

transfer window comes to a close.

Goalkeeper | David De Gea

There’s no disputing how good David 

De Gea has been for the club this season

 with the Spaniard making some crucial 

saves in all competitions.

This, along with second-choice goalkeeper

 Dean Henderson rumoured to be leaving 

Old Trafford on loan next month, is the

 reason why De Gea will keep his place

 between the sticks.

Right-back | Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka hasn’t been at his 

best this campaign, but will be looking 

to use his return from injury as a way to 

impress Rangnick and remain first choice

 right-back.

Diogo Dalot has filled in brilliantly 

in Wan-Bissaka’s absence, but the latter 

has shown in the past why he was regarded 

one of England’s most promising full-backs.

Centre-back | Raphael Varane

Another member of the squad hampered 

with injury this season, Raphael Varane 

will be looking to make his way back into 

the starting XI once fit.

This shouldn’t be a problem for the 

French international with him arguably one

 of the world’s best defenders when playing

 regularly.

Centre-back | Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire has been hit-and-miss 

for the club since his arrival from Leicester

 City in 2019.

The Red Devils’ captain has faced criticism

 for his performances this season, but 

under Rangnick’s new leadership, will 

be hoping the team’s lack of defensive 

organisation will be quashed.

Left-back | Luke Shaw

A player that can continue to be an 

important figure in the starting XI is Luke 

Shaw. The 26-year-old when fully fit is 

arguably England’s best left-back and his 

playing style allows him to be involved in 

both defensive and offensive phases of a game.

Centre-midfield | Amadou Haidara

Amadou Haidara has been linked with

 a move to United since the arrival Ragnick 

 in November. The 23-year-old is no stranger

 to the Red Devils’ boss having worked 

with the him at RB Leipzig

Haidara, a holding or centre-midfielder, 

is exactly what the club needs in order 

to strengthen their options in the middle 

of the park.

With Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan

 Mata’s contracts all expiring at the end

 of the season, as well as Nemanja Matic 

now 33, a move for Haidara would only

 be a positive thing.

Centre-midfield | Fred

Another player who has been on the 

receiving end of much criticism since joining

 the club is Fred.

However, the Brazilian is looking to 

change those views with some solid 

performances under Rangnick so far.

Fred scored the winning goal against 

Crystal Palace in the United Boss’ first 

game in charge and has since shown his

 hunger on the pitch through his pressing 

and determination to fight for the badge.

Attacking-midfield | Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes might not be hitting 

the performance levels that he did last 

season, but there’s no denying how vital 

he is to any success the club wants to 

achieve in the future.

His ability on and off the ball, as well 

as his goal-scoring and assists record while

 at Old Trafford is exactly why he is in 

this starting XI.

Attacking-midfield | Jadon Sancho

It took a bit of time for Jadon Sancho to 

fully get going at United, but the last few

 months have been promising for the Red

 Devils No.25.

Sancho will be looking to continue 

his performances under Ranginick in 

the number 10 role and add to his two 

goals this campaign.

Centre-forward | Cristiano Ronaldo

Does Cristiano Ronaldo’s names in this

 starting XI even need explaining? The 

all-time leading goalscorer in football is 

the only United player to hit double figures

 so far this season.

Centre-forward | Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood is one of the club’s 

and England’s most exciting talents,

 despite only having one cap to his name.

The 20-year-old finishes that starting 

11 based on his technical ability and 

the fact he is the Red Devils’ third-highest 

goalscorer this season with five goals.

You might be surprised to see only one

 new addition in this list, however, this 

isn’t to say Rangnick won’t sign other players

 in January.

Timo Werner, Erling Haaland, Declan 

Rice and Boubacar Kamara as well as 

many other stars continue to be linked to 

United, with the latter’s arrival also looking

 likely.