Man United transfer news: Five players most likely to sign for the Red Devils in January?

Defensive reinforcements are believed to be the priority for Manchester United right now.

The Red Devils have recovered from an indifferent start under Louis Van Gaal, which included the humiliating 4-0 loss to MK Dons in the Capital One Cup, and have gone 10-games unbeaten stretching back to November last year.

Injuries have blighted United's defence this season, but with Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind close to a return, is a defender crucial?

Victor Valdes agreed a 18-month deal earlier this week as understudy to fellow Spaniard and United No.1 David De Gea, while some reports suggest the Valdes deal will see De Gea used a bait in a deal to bring Real Madrid and Wales winger Gareth Bale back to the Premier League.

Click the arrow on the right to see the players in the frame for a move to Manchester and let us know who you would like to see arrive at Old Trafford by leaving a comment below…