Man Utd may target six relegation-threatened players to upgrade Erik ten Hag’s squad | Football | Sport
Man Utd may target six relegation-threatened players to upgrade Erik ten Hag’s squad | Football | Sport
Manchester United may take advantage of Premier League clubs at risk of relegation to secure some high-value deals at the start of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe regime this summer. Express Sport looks at six players near the depths of the top flight who could improve Erik ten Hag’s squad next season if their clubs are forced to cash in.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
Marc Guehi is expected to seal a big-money move away from Crystal Palace this summer, with Liverpool and United touted as suitors.
The Telegraph report that it will take at least £50million to prize the England international away from Selhurst Park.
Still just 23, Guehi represents an attractive long-term replacement for Raphael Varane, but any swoop would likely depend on his asking price.
Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
United are being linked with right and left-sided centre-backs, with multiple of Ten Hag’s current options facing uncertain futures beyond the summer.
Jarrad Branthwaite has been most heavily linked in the Premier League amid a stellar season at Everton. The 21-year-old earned his first senior England call-up this month.
The Toffees will reportedly demand at least £70m for Branthwaite, though, which may rule out a move if Sean Dyche steers them away from relegation.
Alfie Doughty (Luton Town)
Fabrizio Romano reports United will sign a left-back who can compete for a starting spot this summer as Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s injury woes rumble on.
Alfie Doughty’s performances in Luton Town’s first-ever Premier League season have caught the eye, and he could emerge as a wildcard option.
The 24-year-old could initially arrive at Old Trafford to apply pressure on Shaw before eventually challenging for his place.
Amadou Onana (Everton)
Amadou Onana joins Branthwaite from Everton in being linked with a summer switch to United. He reportedly has big admirers in M16.
The midfield powerhouse is still only 22, and the prospect of a blossoming partnership with Kobbie Mainoo for the next decade has had supporters drooling.
He could represent the perfect successor to Casemiro, who is expected to depart after just two years amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
Michael Olise (Crystal Palace)
United’s incoming football decision-makers reportedly agree over one transfer before officially getting started this summer – sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.
Alejandro Garnacho has made the right-wing position his own this season, while Amad Diallo’s iconic FA Cup goal against Liverpool could act as a launchpad for his United career.
But Olise is said to be keen on joining the Red Devils, and the fact that he is a target could speak volumes about the faith in £86m Antony to come good.
Ivan Toney (Brentford)
United are set to target another striker to provide Rasmus Hojlund with competition as Anthony Martial prepares to leave on a free transfer once his contract expires in June.
Ivan Toney is widely expected to leave Brentford, and Old Trafford has been mooted as a potential destination.
However, Hojlund could be better served by the arrival of a younger striker or a more experienced option who is content with acting as cover.
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