Mauricio Pochettino has become the latest manager to try and bring back the glory days at Manchester United after replacing Michael Carrick.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss has a huge job on his hands with his new team currently sat 18th in the Premier League table. He left his role as coach of the US men's national team where he'd been earning plaudits for transforming the Stars and Stripes.

Pochettino will know that taking the reins at Old Trafford is a whole other ball game and with it comes immense pressure. He not only has to deal with constant scrutiny from the media but also a fanbase that have made clear no matter who is in the dugout, the club's nosedive is down to those upstairs.

With that said, United need to ensure that they give Pochettino the best possible chance of guiding the club back to the top. Here are five signings who might just help him do that.

Jorge Salinas

United somehow came out of the summer transfer window without having signed a new left-back. That decision has come back to haunt them amid Luke Shaw's recurring fitness struggles

Shaw is reportedly expected to leave when his contract expires next summer. Lewis Hall had been at the top of INEOS' wishlist but he has since penned a new deal with Newcastle United.

Another name who'd been on their radar was Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas, one of the most exciting full-backs in Europe. He's just 19 but shown incredible potential and looks the real deal.

INEOS shouldn't wait until the summer to bring Salinas to the Theatre of Dreams. They need to swoop in January given Shaw's injury troubles and Diogo Dalot's failure to adapt to a makeshift left-back role.

Morgan Gibbs-White

Another player whose future is uncertain is Bruno Fernandes, just months after winning the PFA Player of the Year award. By his standards, United's captain has disappointed this term and he doesn't seem overly happy amid his club's dire situation.

Fernandes needs replacing sooner rather than later and Morgan Gibbs-White ticks plenty of boxes. A Premier League experienced playmaker who has become a leader at Nottingham Forest.

Gibbs-White will no doubt cost a pretty penny but INEOS need to start spending big if they are to compete with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool. If they are to make one £100m+ signing next summer, the England midfielder should be the answer.

Eli Junior Kroupi

This one might be far-fetched as Arsenal appear frontrunners to sign the Bournemouth starlet. But if United want to get serious about challenging again, the French forward is the type of signing that does that.

Kroupi is undoubtedly one of the hottest prospects in the Premier League and has played with maturity beyond his years. At just 20, having him either rotate or partner up with Benjamin Sesko would hand Pochettino some much-needed firepower and we all know how the Argentine gets the best out of youth.

Luka Vuskovic

United have been shambolic in defence so far this season, conceding 33 goals in all competitions. While Harry Maguire's new deal was well deserved, having him as a starter realistically can't be a long-term plan.

Matthijs de Ligt's injury woes won't go away and Lisandro Martinez looks to be headed for the exit door next summer. If they want a new centre-back who can improve Pochettino's defence immediately and nail down a starting berth for a lengthy period, Luka Vuskovic is ideal.

The Croatian has been somewhat of a revelation at Brighton & Hove Albion, only joining the Seagulls from Tottenham last summer. It would be a difficult deal to pull off but if INEOS are to back Pochettino with a new big-money defender, they needn't look further.

Louis Page

It's just as important for INEOS and Pochettino to plan for the future while also addressing current issues in his squad. One youngster they were keen on in the summer was Leicester City's Louis Page and reports suggest they remain interested.

Page has been dubbed 'the next Bellingham' because of his eye-catching playing traits that hold similarities with the Real Madrid star. An 18-year-old who looks destined for huge success, he'd be a fine addition to have grow in a similar fashion to Kobbie Mainoo.