Manchester United might spend a whopping £200 million in the upcoming summer as a squad overhaul might be on the horizon, it has been claimed.
According to the Sun, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have a big say in the transfer plans, having helped the club close the gap on top four contenders Chelsea and Arsenal since taking over as the interim boss.
Here are three players the Red Devils should definitely sign as they look to pose a stronger challenge for the league title next season.
#3 Toby Alderweireld
Victor Lindelof has emerged as a reliable option at centre-back for Manchester United this season.
But, the Premier League giants certainly need to revamp their defensive department in the summer, especially with the likes of Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling struggling with both form and injuries.
That’s where Toby Alderweireld comes into the fray. The Belgian international has a vast amount of experience in the Premier League and is a solid defender, who can not only fortify the United backline but is also capable with his distribution from the back.
Alderweireld is an excellent long-passer as well, which tunes in well with United’s attacking philosophy, especially with agile players like Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial playing upfront.
The Belgian has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for quite some time now, and with his current contract with Tottenham expiring in 2020, the Lilywhites might be tempted to cash in on the defender in the summer.
#2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young are two athletic players who have served United quite well in the right-back position. But, the Red Devils may need to find an upgrade in the upcoming summer if they are to compete with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, in that regard, is an excellent option for United. The Crystal Palace defender has been one of the rising stars in the Premier League this season, thanks to a series of consistent performances.
Much like Young and Valencia, Bissaka is an athletic defender, who is known for his defensive mentality and will thus be able to provide more solidity on the flanks.
Wan-Bissaka also has a good burst of pace and can stretch defences on the break as he has the ability to maraud forward when necessary.
#1 Jadon Sancho
Manchester United are in dire need of attacking reinforcements following the struggles of Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku under Solskjaer.
While Rashford has somewhat managed to score on a consistent basis in the number nine role, it’s the wide department that needs to revamped and Jadon Sancho, for one, could be an ideal target.
The English wunderkind has been one of the most emerging young players in Europe this season, having been involved in as many as 19 goals in just 27 matches all competitions.
Sancho’s pace and trickery on the flanks could be useful when probing the opposition and Dortmund star can, overall, inject more dynamism into the Manchester United, making him an appealing target for the Red Devils.