Manchester United have been surprisingly quiet during the January transfer window, especially considering their unimpressive form this season, but it is being reported that they are pushing for two major signings before the window slams shut.
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United manager Louis van Gaal has had to contend with a host of injury problems to his full-backs, five of whom are now sidelined with a variety of fitness complaints.
I have used youngsters a lot of times and they are doing great, but the level of Man United is high and to give a high performance every week is very hard for the youngsters.
Van Gaal has repeatedly stated his desire to sign a full-back in the winter transfer window, however the emergence of Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Guillermo Varela has curbed his enthusiasm, despite a slew of injuries to United’s full-backs.
Where should United most look to strengthen on deadline day?
On Sunday, Portugese publication O Jogo reported that the club were in advanced talks with Primeira League club S.L. Benfica for Sanches and a figure of 30 million pounds is being mentioned.
Sanches started the season with Benfica B and scored three goals in Portugal’s second tier before being promoted to the first team squad in October.
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The Red Devils are on the look-out for defensive additions, having missed a number of players through injury this term.
