Oh, the international break; just when the Premier League appeared to be hitting a peak of excitement, drama and unpredictability, it timely returns in an attempt to bore us all to death.

England struggle to beat X, scoreless draws between Malta and Montenegro, Roy Keane saying something slightly controversial whilst donning increasingly dishevelled facial hair - every international break follows a mind-numbingly similar pattern.

But don't be fooled, the international break is a fantastic chance to broaden your footballing horizons and soak in some of the finest talents not on show in the Premier League, whilst those already employed by the English top flight are suddenly put into a different context.

It's an ideal opportunity to partake in some scouting on behalf of your respective club and with that in mind, here's a look at four reported transfer targets Manchester United fans should keep an eye out for over the next ten days.

Gelson Martins

Linked by Mirror Football last month, Gelson Martins has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, notching up two goals and four assists in 10 Primeira Liga appearances whilst also impressing for Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.

The 21-year-old winger-come-right-back claimed his first cap for Portugal earlier this year and considering the frailty of the opposition, he has a pretty good chance of picking up a third against Latvia (likely from the bench) on Thursday night.

Andre Silva

Another Portugal starlet linked with the Red Devils, amongst a host of their Premier League rivals, Andre Silva's senior international career has begun with a flurry of four goals in as many appearances, albeit coming against tepid opposition in Andorra and the Faroe Islands.

The Porto striker's domestic form has been equally impressive, claiming seven goals in the Primeira Liga and two strikes against Club Bruges in the Champions League.

Portugal's struggle to fina a dependable front-man for Cristiano Ronaldo to play off is well known; Silva could well be the answer to that long-standing issue, with Latvia representing another chance to impress.

Virgil van Dijk

Southampton's Virgil van Dijk will already be well known to most Manchester United fans. The former Celtic star, who was linked with the Red Devils last weekend, has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League since moving to the south coast, but his exposure to international football is notably limited with just eight caps to date.

However, the classy centre-back has been included in Danny Blind's latest squad and with Oranje's defensive options hardly outstanding, we expect him to start in the friendly against bitter rivals Belgium on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old's performance in a high-profile fixture against one of the most talented attacks in world football could give an insight into whether he can cut the mustard at Old Trafford.

Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has been mooted as a prime Red Devils target repeatedly since the close of the summer window, with Mirror Football, Manchester Evening News and Bleacher Report all giving their take on a potential Old Trafford transfer in recent months.

The majority of United fans will already feel well acquainted with the Euro 2016 Golden Boot winner but should they need further evidence of whether his £89million release clause is justified, he's certainly worth a watch as France take on Sweden and the Ivory Coast.

While we can almost guarantee the forward getting on the score sheet, how the 38-cap international would fit into Manchester United's starting XI could become more evident in Didier Deschamps' 4-3-3 formation.