Let's be realistic.
Instead of setting sights high only for dreams to get dashed, we want to know what the minimum requirement is for Manchester City on deadline day.
Be as specific as possible and tell us what will ensure you are satisfied come 23:00 GMT on Monday.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United forward Marcus Rashford is scheduled to have a medical at Aston Villa on Sunday before completing a loan move.
Rashford has not featured for United since being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby on 12 December.
The prospect of working with Villa boss Unai Emery is understood to be an attractive one for the 27-year-old.
Image source, Getty ImagesNew Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu "cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim" after arriving from Lecce on a five-and-a-half-year contract.
The 20-year-old Denmark international said the United head coach's "vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting", adding: "There is a clear plan set out for my development.
"I feel that Manchester United is the perfect place to fulfil my potential and complete my huge ambitions."
United technical director Jason Wilcox said: "His strong defensive and attacking attributes, adaptability and work-rate will make him a key part of Ruben Amorim's squad.
"Patrick is the latest exciting young player we have brought into the club. We believe that each of these talents has world-class potential."
It's a little odd how Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been adamant for so long that he does not need another striker. Then, all of a sudden, we get to the end of January and they put in an offer for Ollie Watkins at Villa.
It all feels a little bit late to me. Why not do it at the start of January? I know they have had a couple of injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus but I don't understand the delay and it feels a little bit like they are making it up as they go along.
This is a huge game for the Gunners - in the past couple of seasons it has been a title decider when they've played Manchester City but this time only Arsenal's title hopes are on the line.
City have improved of late but I still look at them and think they are going to concede a goal, as Club Brugge showed on Wednesday.
It was a great game when these two met earlier in the season and Leandro Trossard was sent off in a 2-2 draw. The readers will probably go for a 1-1 draw this time, I reckon, but I am going to pick a winner.
It is the Gunners who I see taking this, and I wouldn't be surprised if a set-piece proves crucial. Let's hope City striker Erling Haaland can 'stay humble' if his team do end up being beaten.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
I was wrong when I said Manchester United would lose at Fulham last week, which a few people happily reminded me about on social media.
It was not exactly a convincing win, but maybe things will click for them here - I have my doubts though.
I have got a bit of sympathy for United striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is getting some criticism at the moment. He was signed as a development player, albeit an expensive one, but it has not happened for him.
There are two sides to his situation though. I feel sorry for him because he needs a run of games to find some rhythm, but he also needs to take his chances when they come, and do better at some of the basics, like holding the ball up.
He's not the only player at United in that situation, with something to prove.
Maybe they will become a free-scoring side again, but that probably won't happen here and it still feels like we are totally guessing about what they will do each week.
Crystal Palace lost at home to Brentford on Sunday, which was a bit of a surprise because they have been so solid recently.
The Eagles won at Old Trafford last season, but this game has got a draw written all over it.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Manchester United are keen to sign a forward before the transfer deadline, with Bayern Munich's 19-year-old France Under-21 international Mathys Tel and Aston Villa's Jamaica international Leon Bailey, 27, under consideration. (Athletic - subscription required), external
United are also stepping up their chase to sign 23-year-old Mali striker El Bilal Toure, who is on loan at Stuttgart from Atalanta. (Teamtalk), external
Meanwhile, Tyrell Malacia's proposed loan move to Benfica has collapsed, but the defender could still leave Old Trafford before Monday's deadline. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Want more transfer stories? Read Sunday's full gossip column
Manchester City will face Real Madrid for the fourth time in four seasons when the two teams come head-to-head in the Champions League knockout play-offs.
Pep Guardiola's side were beaten by the current La Liga leaders twice in those four meetings, including once last season, so they will be hoping to be on the positive end of the result this time around.
Former Premier League defender Stephen Warnock and BBC Sport's John Bennett joined Ben Croucher on The Football News Show to react to the full draw.
