To say that things haven't quite gone according to plan for Manchester United during the current transfer window would be an understatement, with the Red Devils yet to progress with any new deals since the early signings of Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera - who were both of long-term interest anyhow. Losing at Old Trafford on the opening day has only escalated the situation, with genuine panic now the order of the day for supporters, while Ed Woodward becomes a far more maligned figure with each week that ticks by to the close of the month. Louis Van Gaal is renowned for playing variants of a 4-3-3 system, as is the way of the Dutch school, but is resorting to a 3-5-2 at present, clearly demonstrating that the latest United boss isn't comfortable with what is currently at his disposal. Signings need to be made with fans, and perhaps even Van Gaal himself, growing frustrating with the club's lack of movement in the transfer market. Thomas Vermaelen appeared to be a very likely signing, while plenty of supporters would have hoped upon hope that Cesc Fabregas might have been persuaded to move to Manchester from Barcelona. Marcos Rojo appears to be the only likely deal on the immediate horizon, but United certainly need their reinforcements to be bulked up significantly should the club's hierarchy wish for their new coach to be armed with the correct personnel for a successful Premier League campaign.
