New £52m teenager signing, Scott McTominay's replacement: Here's what Manchester United's new XI could look like
Manchester United are already backing Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer market after announcing his new contract.
After a hugely disappointing season in which United finished eighth, their The lowest in history In the Premier League era, the club is desperate to fix its many problems now that the window is open.
Advocate Rafael Varane And forward Antonio Martial have left on free transfers, while midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has returned to Fiorentina after his loan spell expired.
This has left Ten Hag with several positions to cover, including attack, midfield and defence, while one appears close to being filled soon.
The Red Devils have already shelled out £36m for signs Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
Scoring goals has been a serious problem at Old Trafford and last season they managed just 57 in the Premier League – no club in the top ten scored fewer.
Zirkzee will fight for a place in the starting eleven with Rasmus Hojlundwho has shown glimpses of his potential but is still far from being the complete player.
After the Red Devils shelled out £72m for the Danish international, the 21-year-old went on to score 16 goals in all competitions, ten of them in the Premier League.
Having another striker might not be bad news for Hojlund, who played more in his debut campaign than Ten Hag had probably planned, as increased competition will help the former Atalanta star reach his peak.
In defence, United are also on the verge of signing Leny Yoro from Lille.
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The 18-year-old travelled to Manchester on Wednesday to undergo a medical ahead of a £52million transfer.
He would be the fifth most expensive teenager in history, but the centre-back is highly valued.
Still on his radar is Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt.
Ten Hag is keen to bolster his defence and more than one centre-back could be added, especially after his injury problems last season.
At one point, the Dutch coach was without a veteran centre-back with Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans injured, plus rookie Willy Kwambala.
However, Bayern Munich fans are not happy about the prospect of De Ligt leaving. Thousands of people sign a petition Demanding that the transfer not go ahead.
The Dutch international has a great reputation, having already played for Ajax and Juventus and also Bayern.
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With defence and attack strengthened, another position United must think about is central midfield, where Casemiro I could leave.
Saudi Arabian clubs are taking interest In the Brazilian international and the Red Devils have been strongly linked with Paris Saint Germain star Manuel Ugarte.
The midfielder joined PSG last summer but could already be gone and Ten Hag is desperate to add strength to his midfield – and he certainly knows how to do it. Rodrigo De Paul will tell you.
Scott McTominay is also wanted and the Red Devils have already rejected an offer from Fulham.
With at least three new players arriving, United could field a very different line-up next season in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Andre Onana is undoubtedly Ten Hag's No. 1 and only missed one game last season due to his international call-up to the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon.
Diogo Dalot could return to his preferred position on the right with a now-fit Luke Shaw on the left, while Yoro could partner Martinez at the back.
In midfield, Kobbie Mainoo He could continue his rise to stardom at Old Trafford and play alongside Ugarte, allowing the young England international to operate further forward.
Bruno Fernandes, as captain, remains arguably United's most important player and would play in the number 10 role with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho on the flanks.
And imminent newcomer Zirkzee could spearhead the team, taking criticism away from Hojlund, who would rotate with the Dutchman in attack.
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