It's been a really fantastic season so far this term with Chelsea deservedly on top of the league after a run of eleven successive wins.

In the red corner of Manchester, it's been a campaign of inconsistency, but with regards to recent league showings Jose Mourinho's men have won three in a row and are looking like a side that's turned a corner.And with the ex-Porto boss beginning to enjoy life as United boss, the Portuguese will be looking to bring in new additions as the January transfer window draws closer.

And with the ex-Porto boss beginning to enjoy life as Man United boss, the Portuguese tactician will be looking to bring in new additions as the January transfer window draws closer.

The title may be too far off now for this term, but finishing in the top four remains a realistic aim, and a Champions League return will be a welcome relief for Mourinho in his first season at the Theatre of Dreams.

So, here are THREE players Man United and Mourinho should look to sign to boost their European hopes...

Filipe Anderson (Lazio)

Football - Soccer - Lazio v Juventus - Italian Serie A - Olympic Stadium, Rome, Italy - 27/08/16. Juventus' Kwadwo Asamoah against Lazio Felipe Anderson . REUTERS/Max Rossi Picture Supplied by Action Images

This exciting midfielder is regarded as one of the brightest and fastest wingers in the Europe. Signed from Brazilian club Santos in 2013, the 23-year-old is known for his pace, ball control, dribbling and technical ability. The Brazilian international also serves as a provider of goals with seven league assists registered this term to add to his two strikes. Anderson really is one of the reasons Lazio are performing well this season.

With Mourinho lacking genuine wide men, the ex-Chelsea boss could see the Serie A star as the man to bring the best out of Paul Pogba et al.

Gelson Martins (Sporting Lisbon)

Football Soccer - Borussia Dortmund v Sporting Lisbon - Champions League - Group F - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - 02/11/16. Borussia Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro in action with Sporting Lisbon's Gelson Martins. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

The Portuguese winger, who put in a fantastic showing at the Bernabeu in a game which Sporting surprisingly lost 2-1 despite leading up until the 85th minute earlier this term, is surely now one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe. But that has done nothing in the way of weighing him down as the 21-year-old has continued to put in decent performances for the Lisbon side.

With six assists and two goals to his name this term, the Sporting B graduate is currently helping his side's push for the Primeira Liga title. However, should Man United come calling, both player and club may find it hard to resist.

Antoine Greizmann (Atletico Madrid)

Football Soccer - Atletico Madrid v Las Palmas - Spanish Liga Santander - Vicente Calderon stadium, Madrid, Spain, 17/12/16 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann (L) and Las Palmas' Pedro Bigas in action. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

Well, this guy needs no introduction! Star of the European Championship in France and two-time Champions League finalist, the French international is known for his technique and vision on the ball as well as quality finishing. The 25-year-old is capable of occupying different offensive positions, and the ex-Real Sociedad ace's goalscoring ability is sensational with 66 to his name in 128 games for Diego Simeone's men.

His transfer definitely won't come cheap but given United's pedigree in the market they shouldn't have problem getting their man who will surely change the mood in the dressing room for the better, provide welcome competition for the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the young Marcos Rashford and make the Red Devils strong top four candidates.