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5 January signings that will push Manchester United to the top 4

By Vince Senick

Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele applauds his supporters at the end of the French L1 football match between FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Olympique Lyonnais at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France on January 11, 2020. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele applauds his supporters at the end of the French L1 football match between FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Olympique Lyonnais at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France on January 11, 2020. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Bruno Fernandes of Sporting CP celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League Group D football match between Sporting CP and PSV Eindhoven at Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 28, 2019. (Photo by Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

2. Bruno Fernandes

According to The Sun, it appears that Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon are almost at the finish line for midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Sporting Lisbon have rejected previous United offers, but United’s latest offer off 47 million euros plus add-ons may finally push this move over the finish line.

Fernandes has been a stud this season for Sporting having scored 13 goals, and contributed 10 more assists, in 22 appearances this season. According to whoscored.com, Fernandes has an average match rating of 7.83 this season, but is rated as high as a 7.93 in his 12 appearances as an attacking midfielder.

The 25-year-old Portuguese international  produces stunning long balls, key passes and is a fantastic set-piece taker that seems ready to prove himself at a bigger league.

With Marcus Rashford out for a while, and Paul Pogba seemingly in and out of the line-up with various injuries, Fernandes would be a huge goal scoring addition in the midfield.

3. Jude Bellingham

Yes, I admit, this move probably would not do much for Manchester United this season, but 16-year-old Jude Bellingham has big star potential. The midfielder currently plays for Birmingham City in the Championship, but have the biggest Premier League teams looking to pounce when Bellingham is ready to make a move.

According to The Athletic, Manchester United are reportedly ready to offer 25 million euros for the midfielder, but the teenager is a litter weary of moving to United and not getting first team minutes. Bellingham has four goals and one assist in 25 appearances this season and has an average match rating of 6.77.

It’s a matter of when, not if, Bellingham will be on a Premier League squad, so this could be an opportunity for Manchester United to get a future star at a bargain price.

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