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Chris Doyle

Man Utd's dream line-up with Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and two other transfers

Jadon Sancho's arrival could trigger a series of summer transfers for Manchester United.

The England international finally sealed his long-awaited switch to Old Trafford from Dortmund on Thursday as the Red Devils signalled their intent ahead of the new season.

But they're not done there as they plan more acquisitions with a Premier League title at the forefront of their mind.

It's believed Ole Gunnar Solskjear is keen on a new centre-back and a central midfielder with Raphael Varane, Declan Rice and Eduardo Camavinga on his shortlist.

Here's how they could line-up with all three signings for their season opener against Leeds United.

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho was Man Utd's top target (Pool via REUTERS)

Would Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire be regarded as the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League? Comment below

Possible Man Utd line-up next season

Dean Henderson should keep his place in goals after taking the no.1 jersey off David de Gea last season. The young goalie showed promising signs in between the sticks and should only improve the more experience he gets under his belt.

He'll likely have a back four in front of him with Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka occupying the full-back positions after their impressive campaigns.

Skipper Harry Maguire is a guarantee starter at centre-half, but it's his playing partner that is still up for debate.

United want to improve on what they currently have with Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof failing to nail down a starting spot.

That's where Varane comes in as the Frenchman looks to leave Real Madrid this summer. A centre-back pairing of him and Maguire would arguably be one of the best in the league and give United a great foundation to build on moving forward.

United are also keen to add a midfielder or two with Rice and Camavinga high on the club's list. Rice has attracted attention from various clubs after his brilliant season at West Ham and would be an upgrade on United's current holding midfielders. He could partner Scott McTominay in the middle of the park, or in a more attacking line-up, be the sole anchor in midfield.

Camavinga and Bruno Fernandes could join him in there which would add a nice balance for Solskjaer's men. Paul Pogba is another option for the club but has been left out with his future up in the air this summer.

That brings us to United's attack and this one seems fairly self-explanatory. Edinson Cavani will lead the line after signing a contract extension with Sancho and Rashford on either side of him. Solskjaer has plenty of options on the bench with Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood both excellent candidates to flex in when called upon.

Possible Manchester United XI : Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, Rice, Fernandes, Camavinga, Sancho, Rashford, Cavani.

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