Newly-appointed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to make at least five summer signings before the new season, according to the Manchester Evening News. The Red Devils need a major rebuild ahead of the 2022-23 season following a disappointing campaign last time around.
According to the aforementioned source, there are various names on ten Hag's transfer shortlist. These include the likes of Christian Eriksen, Jurrien Timber, Antony and Frenkie de Jong.
FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been constantly linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer. The 25-year-old will most likely be sold in the summer, provided they get around £85 million for the Dutchman. United, however, do not want to be held at ransom for one particular player.
Defensive reinforcements are also high on the priority list for Erik ten Hag. Manchester United have been linked with a move for 21-year-old Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. However, according to recent reports, Timber has been told not to move to Old Trafford by his national team manager Louis van Gaal if he wants to be in his World Cup plans.
United therefore have two other defenders on their shortlist. These include Villarreal star Pau Torres and Braga defender David Carmo.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move for Danish star Christian Eriksen. The 30-year-old midfielder spent the second half of last season on the books of Brentford in the Premier League. Eriksen will soon become a free agent and will be available on a free transfer.
The Red Devils are also on the verge of losing Dean Henderson. According to Fabrizio Romano, newly-promoted side Nottingham Forest want the England goalkeeper on a season-long loan deal. This could prompt United to dip into the transfer market for a new back-up goalkeeper for David De Gea.
Lastly, Manchester United also need strengthening in attack and are linked with Antony from Ajax. The Brazilian international is a right-sided attacker, a position United need new personnel in.
It is, however, worth noting that despite wanting to sign a plethora of players, Manchester United have not brought in a single new player at the time of writing.
Manchester United have had a number of exits this summer
The Red Devils will see a number of key first-team players leave the club on a free transfer this summer. The likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata have all confirmed their exits from the club.
All these players will need replacing sooner rather than later. United will be under immense pressure to have a successful season this time around. They finished the 2021-22 season in a lowly sixth position and failed to secure a single trophy to their name for a fifth consecutive season.
kukdknoyz
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Ten Hag, welcome to Old Trafford, the home of over 30s. Quite different from Amsterdam. For your information, to bring in 5 new players, 5 old players have to go. I want Manchester United to do well in the Europa Conference league 😂😂
kukdknoyz
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Strange, Manchester United to sign 5 new players before they sign one. How is that possible?😂😂😂😂
Kinoswald
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Romano to Ten hag be like let me confirm one before five😂😂😂
mebabcdknr
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best transfer
TherdoreJovanny
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Reyaklpruz
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But when🤔
hiukoprstu
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na wow from Manchester United
Sipabnotyz
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Wondering what big name want to join non-CL team.
Freshhh
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Rumours
Fikkouy
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Man Utd is also known as Transfer Viewers.
Wotelmoy
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5??? Let's get the 1st one done than we talk about 5.
olufunmiolusola
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maybe he's on a low, trying to get 5 signatures at once and then blow everyone's mind 🤯
that will be so nice and amazing to see it come true
Ticablmp
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I pray he get 2 with this clueless board 😂
Brendanobi
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what a time to be a Manchester United fan
sosadloru
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nonsense just
yungpedri
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Ten hag with his 5new players storylines is like hearing the death of Jack love story
Hozloruy
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even u can't sign and talk about 5
MACH1000
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Na Career Mode na 😂😂😂
nobleng123
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Each day, I eagerly look out for Man united transfer news but all I see is refreshed articles, same old stories
Nichfooty
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After last season spendings, they probably will only get 2 new players..A cb and a cdm will do them well..
Arsenal1400
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Maybe he wants to sign the whole 5 at flat rate
kapedien1824
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talk is cheap
Piuabkmt
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you cant get one right now and you want five???
Gingrich
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Everyday the same story
AlviNashys
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You counting 5 yet you don't have a single sign .... you failed to sign a single player in 1 month then how can you sign 5 in a month..... please stop dreaming this my beloved team but they are very weak in business
mezelntuy
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maybe he's on a low, trying to get 5 signatures at once and then blow everyone's mind 🤯
Paulmake
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5? haven't this guy been following Manchester United? Is Manchester United a club that can give manager 5 players, let alone quality players. They will rather sign players for the academy.
Beminru
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At the rate they are going they will be lucky to finish in the top ten!
Jepbimr
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I will believe when we get them otherwise it's always the same old story just Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla
Loyaelmpz
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Another fakes news they just want make Man U look bad with all this stupid news we both know that the only target right now is de jong only others could follow after that but all footbal always trying to destroy the reputation of this club they even tell us that Man U want vitinha which is not true my advise to other united fan just follow fabrizio romano then u won’t die in heart attack or having any hatres toward your lovely club GGMU
Shenzy11
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Manchester United transfer market can turn fans to this way within 2 days👇
YormGokah
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Man Utd Fans right now
AbuMuaadh
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if rumour was an art, Man United would be the Piccaso of it