Man Utd Transfers: 10 Deals That Should Happen In January
9. Lucas Silva IN
He might not be the most well-known of Manchester Uniteds January transfer targets, but Lucas Silva is certainly one of the most promising. The Brazilian starlet plays as a holding midfielder for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie 'A' and his impressive performances have caught the eye of top European clubs including Real Madrid, who are reportedly keen on matching matching his 15million valuation. Silva, who has also been linked with Chelsea, expects to complete his dream switch to the European champions either during the winter window or at the conclusion of this season.
"I don't know if they are going to suggest presenting me in the middle or at the end of the season, if I will stay for the Libertadores or not I still do not know how it will happen," he told SporTV. "But it would be interesting for me to stay for the Libertadores and then introduce myself in pre-season with the rest. It is going to be a dream.
If Carlo Ancelotti is equally enthusiastic about cutting a deal with the 21-year-old, Louis van Gaal has a real fight on his hands to bring him to Old Trafford. Probability: 5/10
Luke is a Bachelor of Journalism (Sport) student at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. A passionate fan of football competitions across the world, he also contributes to other outlets including The Sportster, GiveMeSport and ChelseaDaft.
