The January transfer window is now open which presents Manchester United an opportunity to strengthen as they look to finish strongly in the Premier League.
With Ralf Rangnick at the helm, there is a new ideology and a new way to approach dealings in the winter and upcoming summer transfer window.
The Manchester Evening News has previously reported that the Reds are prepared to bolster their midfield with the a ddition of a defensive midfielder this month.
A whole host of names have been touted but one the 63-year-old German knows well is RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara.
The Mali international has become a player of interest and United will be able to get an even closer look at him in the winter as the 23-year-old embarks on the Africa Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile, one-time transfer target Kieran Trippier is a target of Newcastle United with the Atletico Madrid full-back in advanced talks with the Magpies over a move to Eddie Howe's side.
But a combination of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking and the emergence of Diogo Dalot as a defensive option has scuppered plans to sign the England international.
The win over Burnley saw the Reds finally hit the right notes under the German tactician as they dispatched Sean Dyche's side.
So, what might Rangnick's strongest XI be when everyone is fit after deadline day?
Goalkeeper - David de Gea
Without question the player of the season for United at the halfway point.
The Spaniard ousted Dean Henderson in the number one spot at the beginning of the season and hasn't looked back, but in doing so has illustrated his qualities showing he is back to his best.
A man of the match performance against Norwich was followed by a number of outstanding saves to deny Newcastle during a tepid display at St James' Park.
Even during the darkest times in that dismal autumn period, he sprung into action to keep United in games.
Defence - Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw
Varane has had spells on the sidelines since his arrival from Real Madrid in the summer but his addition has proved to be a valuable one as he offers a cool head on experienced shoulders alongside the United captain.
A dip in form from Aaron Wan-Bissaka has presented an opportunity to Diogo Dalot - which the former AC Milan loanee has grasped.
The remaining positions in the back-line of Maguire and Shaw pick themselves.
After the Reds got their man in the summer, it looks unlikely any additions will be made in January.
Midfield - Jadon Sancho, Amadou Haidara, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes
Since his appointment, Rangnick has deployed a 4-2-2-2 which sees a 'double six' - two holding midfielders with two further afield.
The German put his trust in the Scotland international, alongside Matic, and was repaid in his faith as McTominay put on a clinique in the middle of the park and could've easily added to his opener.
In terms of the other position, that is up for debate and throughout the campaign has been a point of exploitation, despite Solskjaer highlighting the problem last summer.
Should they sign Haidara, it would see the 23-year-old added to the fold with his defensive sturdiness and ability to break the lines with his passing capabilities - something lacking in the central areas at the moment.
Marcus Rashford has found the back of the net since his return from injury but has struggled to find regular form but the trickiness and skill of Jadon Sancho would put him as a valuable member in one of the advanced wide-midfield roles.
Bruno Fernandes on the other side for his ability to deliver from the flanks but also add the option to show deep and dictate possession there.
Attack - Mason Greenwood and Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo's inclusion is a no-brainer. Irrespective of the outside noise claiming the negative impact he 'possesses' in the squad, his quality can see the game in an instant.
With Fernandes in the squad, it offers an opportunity for the Portugal teammates to apply their international connection, something that has been visible already this season with the pair combining on a number of occasions.
Greenwood's eye for goal is invaluable as the Reds found during the early season.
Rangnick sees potential and has the ability to develop the 20-year-old in order to fulfil the mantle that he has set himself.
Should the stars align, players remain fit and the Leipzig midfielder signs, it's possible that this line-up could feature against Burnley at the beginning of February.
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