Manchester United Transfers - Forget Fabregas, Have A Look At These Three Midfielders

The transfer saga of Cesc Fabregas’ possible move to Manchester United will probably come to an end soon. Much to the fans’ despair, the outcome will be against the English club as Barcelona have stubbornly kept refusing offers for the Spaniard.

In such a scenario, David Moyes and the United officials have to chalk down the back-up plans in order to avoid the rage from the fans. Here are three possible alternatives United boss can look for.

MarouaneFellaini:

This 25 year old Belgian midfielder has spent a few seasons in the Premier League for the Merseyside club Everton. Already spent five seasons in England, Fellaini can bring new dimensions in the United midfield which has been missing since the departure of legendary Roy Keane. Fellaini managed to score 12 goals last season for Everton in 36 appearances. But along with that, Fellaini possesses a certain defensive quality and ability. His enormous physique is considered as an advantage. Currently in the prime of career, Fellaini would be an ideal value-for-money midfielder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bi7TcyrJEo

Ilkay Gündogan:

A German international, Gundogan has caught the eyes of many critics and managers. Only 22 years old, he can serve the United side for a long time. Gundogan is equally talented both in attack and defence and can hold the appropriate place of the club’s weakness at the back and lack of creativity when in the opposition half. Gundogan’s extravagant performance for Borrusia Dortmund last season in the Champions League has established him as a supreme talent. Though it will be hard for Moyes to bring the lad from Jurgen Klopp’s side, he would certainly prove his weight in gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFQQPebsvPo

Claudio Marchisio:

This Italian international currently serves for the Turin club Juventus. Though according to sources, Juventus have no intention to trade Marchisio in this summer, Moyes must still try anyway. Marchisio appeared for his side 39 times last season securing 8 goals and assisting another 7 times. But his lack of defensive ability can raise the eyebrows of the United boss. If Moyes is looking for a perfect attacking midfielder, then Marchisio will be an ideal target to go for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0nanZg34Ho

However according to the Manchester Evening News, United is preparing for a record third bid which will break their club record – set at £30.8m paid to Tottenham for striker Dimitar Berbatov in 2008.