Man Utd’s Dream 11 if the Glazer Family Finally Sell - Extortionate Price Tag Set

Every summer, Manchester United supporters dream of a distant wonderland where money grows on trees and all the post-Sir Alex Ferguson problems vanish into thin air. But also every season, the Old Trafford merry-go-round brings them back down to earth within just a few short months, scrutinising new signings and calling for the manager's head.

A fresh start sparks hope, only for disappointment to follow. The managerial carousel spins again, rinses and repeats. As the saying goes, it’s the hope that hurts - but once more, those watching the directors piece together a horror show at the Theatre of Dreams, the latest chapter seeing them plummet to their worst-ever Premier League finish, have once again been handed a nugget of optimism thanks to this week’s takeover news.

Rumour has it that Saudi billionaire Turki Al-Sheikh has launched a bid for the Red Devils, with Manchester Evening News reporting the Glazers would be open to talks starting at £5.2 billion. Saudi ownership has worked wonders before - just ask Manchester City fans - and the garden path could finally lead United to that mirage-like wonderland supporters have dreamed of since 2013. In light of this news, we’ve imagined how the squad could line up if astronomical spending coincided with a takeover.

Goalkeeper & Defence

The fact that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has promised Ruben Amorim the full length of his contract to prove he can turn United’s fortunes around is a major concern as they hold out hope for a lost cause. Regardless of any new investment, this could mean three more years of a 3-4-3 formation that simply does not work.

New Saudi ownership, however, could be far less forgiving in other areas. That might see Senne Lammens - someone Amorim is convinced could be the best in the world in three years after helping the team to their first clean sheet of the season on his debut - replaced by two-time Yashin Trophy winner Emi Martinez, a goalkeeper long on the recruitment team’s radar and was rumoured for an Aston Villa exit in the summer.

Defensively, another potential change could involve Marc Guehi, who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. Landing him would be a major coup for the Red Devils, especially if they can beat Liverpool and Real Madrid to his signature - much like they did with Leny Yoro, who is poised to improve with age under Matthijs de Ligt’s mentorship.

Midfield

If the new benefactors have any sense of direction, they will see that the midfield is the area United most need to strengthen. Currently, Bruno Fernandes is playing too deep for Amorim to get the best out of him, while whoever starts alongside him - be it Manuel Ugarte or Casemiro - cannot be relied on to last the full ninety minutes without making a rash, costly mistake.

This is where Eduardo Camavinga could come in. Elegant yet defensively astute, capable of holding his own as a box-to-box midfielder or anchor, the Frenchman is seeing less playing time at Real Madrid. For United, it could be the perfect opportunity to swoop in and secure someone who can shield all areas of play and allow their captain to perform at his creative best.

Patrick Dorgu, still only 20, has shown enough to be trusted at left wing-back. But with Diogo Dalot struggling on the opposite flank, and Amorim keen to have someone with pace and directness - especially after missing out on Jeremie Frimpong a few months ago - compatriot Denzel Dumfries could provide the ideal alternative.

Attack

After spending nearly £200 million on forwards alone, you might have expected Man United to finally be satisfied with their frontline. Yet, to start the season, they went three games without scoring from open play - and that statistic hasn’t improved much since. Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, with their experience and knowledge of English football, could prove crucial in creating chances, but an out-and-out goalscorer capable of netting 20+ goals a season is still missing.

Harry Kane, one of the best strikers in world football, has been admired by the club for nearly a decade, and bringing him back to England could be an option next summer if Benjamin Sesko's lack of confidence becomes a worrying habit rather than a flash-in-the-pan issue. By then, England’s record goalscorer will likely have added a few more trophies to his cabinet and may be tempted by the chance to be closer to home again.

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