Manchester United could sign a new defensive midfielder when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year.

The Red Devils were linked with several holding midfielders over the summer, but a deal did not materialise for any of them.

Brighton & Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba was the top target, but United were put off by the hefty £115 million plus valuation.

United tried to secure a season-long loan for Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid on deadline day, but that did not work out.

In our view, the Red Devils should now look into a deal for Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume during the winter transfer window.

The Frenchman has developed into a top-quality holding midfielder at the Andalusian outfit and has had a fine start this season.

He averages four recoveries, two tackles and two clearances per La Liga game. He has won around 52 percent of his ground and aerial duels.

Agoume has also impressed with his work rate. He has been dubbed the ‘next N’Golo Kante‘ after his big breakthrough at Sevilla last season.

The 23-year-old has a release clause worth £35 million in his contract, and would represent a...