2. To Attract More Players
After a shambolic summer transfer window in which United were turned down by 8 midfield targets, they will be looking to make up for it in January, and if by some miracle they can sign Gundogan, others may follow. With Ander Herrera known to be their big January target, he may start to be persuaded if they can sign a midfielder who he would love to play with, as none of the current midfield names United have at their disposal carry the same weight as the Germany international’s. With United also in need of a new defender or two, he may also help out with them, as Ferdinand and Vidic have been showing their age, while Evra has had another unproductive season so far. If they can sign Gundogan, within reason, they can sign anyone they want.