Viktor Gyokeres in, Rashford gone, Dorgu snub - Man United alternative transfer window

Manchester United look set to improve Ruben Amorim's squad by the time the January transfer window closes on Monday night at 11pm. At least one player will arrive at Old Trafford but there remains some problems.

Patrick Dorgu is expected to bolster United's wing-back options after weeks of negotiations. There is also interest in Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel but a number of clubs are keen on him.

The tough task of turning their Premier League season around, partnered with their Europa League campaign, means the Red Devils are set for a hectic second half of the season.

Despite the inactivity at Old Trafford, United could oversee a flurry of business in the final window but there remain question marks over the quality in Amorim's side.

With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at how an alternate transfer window may have transpired for United had things gone differently.

A new left-back has seemed to be the priority throughout the window with a number of profiles identified. Dorgu seems to be the man United want but Alvaro Fernandez's situation is one to watch in the future.

After leaving the club in the summer, the Spaniard has come on leaps and bounds for Benfica. United's buy-back clause means the deal made sense, even more sense when you consider the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona are both reportedly eyeing him up as well.

Further up the field and United don't look likely to add to Amorim's firepower in attack. Viktor Gyokeres had been a name consistently linked with a move to Old Trafford to seal a reunion with Amorim but it's more likely to happen in the summer.

However, the Sweden international's arrival this month would have significantly improved United. There's no question mark about that with Rasmus