Manchester United saw their quest for three trophies this season come to an end when they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League leaders Chelsea on Monday.

Jose Mourinho’s men were looking to add the world’s oldest club competition and the Europa League to the League Cup title they won in February, but N’Golo Kante’s second half strike was enough to send Antonio Conte’s Blues to the semi-finals, and end United’s defence of the title they won last year.

It means that the Red Devils can now focus their energy on Thursday’s home encounter with FC Rostov in the second leg of their last 16 clash in the Europa League, having drawn 1-1 in Russia last week.

Despite Mourinho’s men still competing in Europe as well as for a top four finish in the Premier League, speculation is already building about who they might sign in the summer, and one man they have been linked with recently is Everton’s Romelu Lukaku.

The 23-year-old has decided against signing a new deal at Goodison Park, for the time being at least, and this could see Toffees boss Ronald Koeman lose his prized asset come the end of the season.

United are one club reportedly looking at signing Lukaku this summer, so here is what their dream front line could look like should they land the Belgian international later this year…

Paul Pogba

He may not have set the world alight since returning to Manchester United last year, but £89 million man Paul Pogba is certainly feeling his way back into English football.

The 23-year-old left Old Trafford back in 2012 and then went on to make a huge name for himself at Serie A giants Juventus, in which time he won four league titles and was three times named in the Serie A Team of the Year.

That forced United to spend £89 million on him last summer, and although he has been impressive at times, a return of just four goals and three assists is hugely disappointing.

Nonetheless, Pogba is clearly a quality player who in time will start replicating the effect he had at Juventus at United.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Manager Mourinho was criticised for his treatment of Henrikh Mkhitaryan at the beginning of the campaign, yet the Armenian’s return to the side and recent form appears to have vindicated the Portuguese’s decision.

Mkhitaryan has scored seven goals in all competitions this season, and with four goals and two assists in his last eight games for the Red Devils, he is becoming an increasingly integral member of the first team at Old Trafford.

His eye for a pass and incredible vision has been evident in recent months, and the 28-year-old looks set to be an important part of Mourinho’s team for the rest of the season and beyond.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

35-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has at times carried United this season, with his tally of 26 goals in all competitions 17 better than the next best, midfielder Juan Mata.

The Swedish star made the move to Old Trafford last summer after his contract expired at French champions Paris Saint-Germain, and he has once again proven to be one of the best forwards in world football with 15 goals in 25 Premier League games, and 11 others in a further 15 matches.

Ibrahimovic has been absolutely outstanding for United this term, and although he has yet to extend his contract at the club, which ends this summer, Red Devils supporters will be sincerely hoping that he’ll still be a United player come August.

Romelu Lukaku

Belgian international Romelu Lukaku has once again proven this season that he is one of the best strikers in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old bagged his 19th league goal of the campaign in the Toffees’ 3-0 success over West Brom last weekend, which took his tally to ten goals in ten games in 2017, and seven in his last five appearances for Ronald Koeman’s side.

The forward has everything to succeed as a modern-day striker, be it his incredible pace and agility, as well as his immense strength and aerial prowess.

He’d benefit any side in the division, and given that he has not committed to signing a new deal at Everton, United could, and perhaps should, go in for Lukaku this summer.