According to reports from The Independent, Jose Mourinho is unlikely to sign a new left-back this summer - despite it being the biggest problem position of his Manchester United tenure - to ensure he can afford to bring in back up for Romelu Lukaku.

With that in mind, Football FanCast recently outlined five potential solutions in the form cut-price striker signings that would add quality and depth to United's forward line but also leave the Red Devils with enough in the bank to sign a top-class No.3.

And while there was no unanimous winner from our poll, which suggested Andy Carroll, Mario Balotelli, Salomon Rondon, Danny Welbeck and Bas Dost, it was the latter who came out on top with 41% of the vote.

The Dutchman is now effectively available on a free transfer, having terminated his contract with Sporting Lisbon after being attacked by fans at their training ground despite netting 34 times across all competitions last season.

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Which left-back would you like to see arrive at Old Trafford this summer, United fans? Let us know by commenting below...

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