Man Utd Transfers - 5 January Signings To Get Back Into Title Race

2. Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid)

As well as United being weak in central midfield, they also have issues out on the wide areas, too. Ashley Young may well have scored a wonder goal against Stoke on Wednesday, but it is too infrequently that we get to say that, while he has been dogged by diving criticisms and lack of form all season. Then there's Nani, who signed a new 5-year deal in September but would be incredibly lucky to see it out, given his dire performances in recent times. Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha looks almost certain to go out on loan in January, meaning United are going to need new recruits out on the flanks. One option is Angel Di Maria of Real Madrid, who has become a bit-part player at the Bernabeu since the arrival of Gareth Bale from Tottenham, making just 10 starts in La Liga, and four substitute appearances, completing a full 90 minutes of football just twice. As such the Argentinian may be open to a move away, while United's wing would be much improved with the presence of the 25-year-old, who scored nine goals and provided 12 assists last season.