How could Manchester United line up next season, should their major transfer targets complete their moves to Old Trafford?

Last season may have ended with Europa League glory - taking United back into the Champions League for the first time in three seasons - but even the most ardent Old Trafford optimist would hesitate to label 2016/17 a success, as, for a club of United's stature and transfer outlay, sixth in the Premier League is not good enough.

In his second season at the United helm, Jose Mourinho will be under pressure to at least mount some form of title tilt, especially with some big-money signings set to expand an already costly squad.

But where would these new arrivals fit into the Mourinho masterplan? What system will the arch-pragmatist deploy? Here are our picks and then have your say…