Three Potential Marco Reus alternatives for Manchester United to consider

Manchester United are set for a busy summer of transfer activity this summer, with the clubs new manager tasked with rebuilding a squad that slumped from first place to seventh in the space of a season.Likely to be Louis Van Gaal, the new boss will have to strengthen across the board if he is to improve Uniteds fortunes next season in order to compete with Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and a resurgent Liverpool side.The news, therefore, that reportedManchester United target Marco Reus is staying at Borussia Dortmundis not likely to have gone well at Old Trafford, with the club now having to look at other midfield reinforcements.We take a look at three other potential additions that could take the place of Reus at Old Trafford next season.

#1 Ross Barkley

One of the division’s standout young players this season, Ross Barkley is the most exciting youngster to come out of Everton since current United star Wayne Rooney.

His breakthrough season saw Barkley score six goals, including a 70 yard solo run against Newcastle, and complete 80 take ons.

He wouldn’t come cheap, but would provide a direct option and creative spark in attacking midfield areas. Less developed than Reus, having played just one full season of league football, he offers a similar ability to take people on as well as potential for long term improvement.