Work has already begun on Man United’s upcoming summer transfer activity, when they will once again face pressure to unload marginal players.
Manchester United plans to make four key acquisitions next summer.
With departures anticipated from the majority of positions, United plans to bolster its full-back, center-back, central midfield, and offensive units.
When United was considering approaches in the summer, the defensive tandem of Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen caught their attention.
United have also been keeping an eye on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, who scored his first hat-trick in the Premier League earlier this month against Newcastle United. To protect his resale value, the 18-year-old earlier this year agreed to a new deal that would last until 2028. According to insiders, Ferguson might be moved next year.
Rasmus Hojlund cost United £72 million, but Ten Hag has long desired another forward, and the fates of a number of attackers are up in the air.
Mason Greenwood won’t be returning to the field for United, Antony has taken a leave of absence following claims of sexual misconduct made against him by three women, Amad is recovering from a knee injury, and Facundo Pellistri has made only one competitive start for United since arriving from Penarol in October 2020. Because of his social media post undermining manager Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho’s future is in jeopardy.
Sofyan Amrabat, a midfielder on loan from Fiorentina, has a purchase option with United that would cost €25 million. The career of Scott McTominay at United may be over as a result of Amrabat’s arrival; the club was ready to trade the Scot in the summer.
Both McTominay and Harry Maguire, whose departures are expected to occur next year unless their playing prospects materially improve, had separate £30 million bids from West Ham United turned down.
Maguire is not expected to start against Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday, despite the fact that United has given up seven goals in four Premier League games and three center backs have sustained injuries.
Anthony Martial might be let go by United if his decline persists. In the last three years, Martial has managed to score just 17 goals for United as he approaches the age of 28 in December. United must choose whether to activate the one-year extension before the Frenchman’s deal expires the following year.
Centre-back In light of Raphael Varane’s fragility, United are hoping to sign 24-year-old Burkina Faso international Tapsoba as an athletic defender. Next year, Victor Lindelof’s contract expires as well, but United has the option of renewing it.
Ten Hag is a major fan of the 22-year-old Netherlands right-back Frimpong, but United decided against signing the former City academy standout because of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s promising play.
The 22-year-old Frimpong will begin his final year of employment in July, and United is keeping an eye on potential targets whose contracts end in 2025.
Anwar El Ghazi, a former Aston Villa winger, was proposed to United by his agent, but the team declined.
