Which Dortmund players was Sir Alex Ferguson watching?

1. Lukas Piszczek

Manchester United are still struggling to replace Gary Neville nearly two years after the long-serving right-back's retirement. Rafael can't quite find any consistent form and looks more comfortable at the other end of the pitch. Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are both more natural in the centre.

Piszczek, meanwhile, is at the top of his game as one of the world's best full-backs. Two superb years at Dortmund have reportedly drawn attention from the likes of Real Madrid and, on the back of another excellent performance on Wednesday, he might make sense for United. Bombing forward on the right constantly but always getting back in time for his defensive duties, the Poland international impressed at the Etihad Stadium.

His lengthy contract, which runs until 2016, could make any negotiations difficult, though, with the right-back rated at between £12 million and £16m and BVB seemingly under little pressure to sell.

Thursday, October 4, 2012 07:20