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Five midfield maestro targets for the Red Devils in January

Next picture Man United may be top of the league, but in Europe they still miss quality in the centre. Joao Moutinho possesses the ideal combination of assets to fill the gap in United's midfield. With an excellent range of passing, good vision and the energy required to keep up with the pace of the Premier League, he's also decent off the ball when defending and capable of operating either as a deep-lying player or a more advanced midfielder. Click the arrows for more possible Man United midfielders…

Man United may be top of the league, but in Europe they still miss quality in the centre. Joao Moutinho possesses the ideal combination of assets to fill the gap in United's midfield. With an excellent range of passing, good vision and the energy required to keep up with the pace of the Premier League, he's also decent off the ball when defending and capable of operating either as a deep-lying player or a more advanced midfielder. Click the arrows for more possible Man United midfielders…

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By talkSPORT magazine | Tuesday, December 18, 2012

 

Manchester United may have a comfortable six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, as well as a guaranteed place in the Champions League knockout stages, but complacency could prove to be the biggest opponent for the Red Devils this season. Man City will be chasing them all the way in the league and, in Europe, United could come up short against the very best.

In order to avoid that, they're likely to need a signing or two in January, and the one area with a gaping hole is central midfield. With that in mind, talkSPORT look at five midfield maestros fitting of the red shirt who could come to Old Trafford in the winter window.

Do you think United need to strengthen in midfield? Who would you like to see go to Old Trafford in January? share your thoughts below…