Man Utd Transfers: 10 More Players Louis van Gaal MUST Sign Before Deadline Day

9. Claudio Marchisio

Perhaps a more realistic central midfield option is Claudio Marchisio. The Juventus midfielder has been linked with a move to a string of Premier League sides in recent times with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United known admirers, while Marchisio recently admitted he has been in touch with all three clubs over the phone. And, given their problems in the middle of midfield at present, United would be sensible in making their reported interest in the player concrete. Marchisio is a hard tackling and versatile midfielder who can play box-to-box, and is capable of operating defensively or offensively. On top of that, he is also renowned for his ball control, creativity, vision and passing range, which are all qualities badly lacking in the Red's engine room at present. A glance at United's central midfield options doesn't exactly instil confidence for the season ahead, with the likes of Tom Cleverley, Marouane Fellaini, Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick all very ordinary players. The addition of Marchisio to the side would give them an injection of star quality and a bit of extra added steel in front of the defence.