Manchester United have been tipped to target Rostov midfielder Mathias Normann when the January transfer window opens, with the Norwegian international billed as a relatively inexpensive option to strengthen the squad midway through the season.
United failed to land any midfielder during the summer window and it is an area of the pitch that has been particularly weak so far this season, especially given Paul Pogba’s injury problems.
The Old Trafford club has failed to replace either Marouane Fellaini or Ander Herrera since they left for Shandong Luneng and Paris Saint-Germain respectively, with Nemanja Matic and Fred unable to perform to the level that has been required.