Jose Mourinho is already looking to the summer transfer window after Manchester United's League Cup triumph.
Speaking after the Red Devils' 3-2 win over Southampton at Wembley, the Portuguese coach stated: "I think we will be ready in July to open the door for two or three good players to help us to improve our level."
He went on to add: "We are stable in the way the team plays and we need one more push.
"The next push is the next transfer window."
So who could Mourinho be looking to bring in for the 2017/18 season?
We've taken a look at the rumours and at four possible starting line-ups for United next term. Check them out below.
Possible 4-2-3-1 with Victor Lindelof, Yannick Carrasco and Antoine Griezmann
Eric Bailly has been excellent in his debut campaign, but Mourinho hasn't had the luxury of a settled centre back partnership, due to injuries and the Africa Cup of Nations. Next term will be different, particularly with reports suggesting Benfica's Lindelof is wanted, perhaps to step in ahead of the underperforming Chris Smalling. Lindelof has been on the club's radar for the past couple of months having been excellent in Primeira Liga.
Similarly, Carrasco has been mooted with an Old Trafford transfer this season. The winger has eight goals and three assists in La Liga so far, settling superbly in his second term at Atletico Madrid. The problem may be funding a move though, with his release clause said to stand at £86m.
It's Griezmann, however, who is the star man wanted from Atletico. He features in each of our possible line-ups, as it seems he is the marquee signing wanted by United in the summer. Mourinho has been optimistic that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will extend his stay, so the Red Devils boss would want the striker and Griezmann on the pitch, likely resulting in the latter moving out wide. Henrikh Mkhitaryan could settle as a number 10.
Possible 4-3-3 with Victor Lindelof, Franck Kessie and Antoine Griezmann
Moving away from Lindelof and Griezmann, Kessie is another name that's been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford. The player himself, who has reportedly been watched by Liverpool, Chelsea and United scouts this season, recently addressed the rumours himself, stating: "I like the Premier League and in particular Manchester United, the club I dream of playing for".
It's now down to Mourinho, who may be under pressure to move his attention away from established talent to up and coming players, to react to his come-and-get-me plea.
The 20-year-old is considered one of the finest young players in Europe, excelling as a powerful box-to-box central midfielder for Atalanta. His presence could allow Paul Pogba to push further on, though he would likely be embedded slowly into the team given his limited experience.
Possible 4-2-3-1 with Lindelof, Casemiro and Griezmann
Mourinho would no doubt be delighted if he ended the summer transfer window with this trio secured. An attacking quartet of Griezmann, Pogba, Mkhitaryan and Ibrahimovic is the stuff of dreams for United and nightmares for their rivals. Juan Mata, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford will also be fighting for a starting place.
Luke Shaw could be of interest in the summer, too. The left back has come in for criticism by his manager this season, making his future uncertain. An exit is difficult to envisage, but next term really could be make or break for his career in Manchester.
Possible 4-3-3 with Casemiro and Antoine Griezmann
Along with Kessie, Casemiro is another player of similar quality in midfield who has reportedly been on Mourinho's radar. The Brazilian has become a key player to Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, but The Sun claim he's unhappy with his current contract, believing it isn't a true reflection of his importance to the Los Blancos team. He's regularly praised for doing the 'dirty work' that often goes unnoticed.
Midfield aside, it's Mourinho's attack that will be of great interest in the summer. With Griezmann, this front three could be available to United – and what a trio it would be.
