As the weeks go on, Manchester United's transfer window is looking less like a missed opportunity and more of a blunder given the state of the squad with injuries wreaking havoc.

Three midfielders were the bare minimum and despite the three bought in not being the top targets, they did fill a gap. However, the injuries to Carlos Baleba are beginning to look like a concern.

Defenders were also an area of focus with Luke Shaw's fitness history well-known and the lack of experienced cover at centre-back looked like a disaster waiting to happen. In the end United did not address either problem and now have no fit left back and are having to play Leny Yoro at right back.

The striker position was also neglected in terms of outgoings and also incomings with no natural replacement in the squad for Benjamin Sesko. It is no surprise to see the club linked with players for the winter window.

With Lisandro Martinez one step out of Old Trafford, this leaves Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven and Matthijs de Ligt as the main centre-back options if Yoro stays at right back.

This is certainly not enough to sustain playing both in the cup competitions and in the league and with them all being in mixed form, it makes it more vital for to bring in a fresh face in defence for Manchester United.

Jacobo Ramon is the latest former Real Madrid academy product to excel elsewhere like Nico Paz who happens to be his teamate at Como. The Spaniard has been a stalwart at the back for the Serie A side and has gone from strength to strength, especially this season where displays in the Champions League have added to his reputation.

The 6'5 defender is not only dominant in the air as shown with his goal against United, he also posseses all the traits of a modern centre-back in terms of his technical skills and front-footed agression on the ball. According to Diario AS, the Red Devils are "very interested" in Ramon.

Ramon is no doubt a player that would solve many different problems for Manchester United. His best skill sets could make him a perfect replacement for Martinez and given his height, he would instantly make United a much more physically dominant team and once again a threat at set-pieces.

However, there is one crucial reason why a deal could be unlikely for the Spaniard. Real Madrid retain a £7.5 million buy-back clause for the defender according to Matteo Moretto. 

His future may most likely follow the route of Nico Paz where last summer Los Blancos activated their buy-back clause for the midfielder before re-selling him for a big profit to Como and placing another buy-back clause.

While a big money deal directly in January would suit Como a lot more, the low buy-back clause for Real Madrid means any deal would involve the Spanish Giants at some point.