ted executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the players agent until deadline day on January 31. However, Louis van Gaals additions of Daley Blind and Rojo appear to have been nothing more than square pegs in round holes — with both converted left-backs. At the moment, the club are seriously thinking about going back in with a much improved offer. Getty Images17Maxime Lopez is one of Ligue 1’s brightest new starsThe more they feature, the quicker they are linked with moves abroad – its the cycle of life. The Frenchman had been waiting for a new deal for months, despite being arguably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Maxime Lopez, Marseille, 19Before their new ownership gets a chance to boost the squad with January . With just a few tweaks to the side that bombed last season, the Italian has his side racing away wit. by former United boss Louis Van Gaal and enjoyed a solid first season at Old Trafford making 39 appearances under the Dutchman. Everything was agreed for Witsel’s move to Turin, with the player himself saying in November: “Ill join Juventus. Barcelona are also watching the situation from afar — but they are in no position to compete with their Clasico rivals financially unless they sell a big player.