According to the latest Sky Sports report, Manchester United plan to reorganize their midfield this summer.
At this stage, they intend to retain selection space and expand the scope of candidates, and are considering introducing Adams, Alex Scott from AFC Bournemouth, and Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United.
Casemiro will leave Old Trafford after his contract expires, and Manchester United urgently needs to strengthen their midfield. The Brazilian midfielder is likely to transfer to Major League Soccer, with Inter Miami being a popular candidate to sign him on a free transfer. According to previous reports from Sky Sports, Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest, Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion, and Tonali of Newcastle United are still at the top of Manchester United's signing list. At this stage, the club intends to retain selection space and expand the scope of candidates, and are considering introducing Adams, Alex Scott from AFC Bournemouth, and Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United.
Manchester City also regards Anderson as a key midfield reinforcement. The English international, who is worth about 100 million pounds, has not only triggered competition between the two Manchester clubs, but has also been favored by many European giants. The subsequent transfer competition is likely to continue to be protracted.
The Manchester United recruitment team has also discussed Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace and João Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers, and is also optimistic about Tchouameni of Real Madrid and Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille.
The focus of signings this summer will be on signing two top central midfielders. The increase in revenue brought by the Champions League has also given the club the confidence to strengthen the left back and left winger positions at the same time, and even consider adding a central defender.
Manchester United's revenue next season is expected to reach 200 million pounds, of which nearly half is expected to come from the transfer market this summer. Returning to the Champions League can also bring an additional income of up to 100 million pounds. Breakthroughs in performance and capital injection have further increased the possibility of Carrick obtaining a long-term official coach position, and Manchester United has also been able to significantly expand its summer window signing plan and improve the depth of its lineup.
With a dense schedule of multiple competitions next season and a clear shortage of midfield personnel, Ugarte is also expected to leave with Casemiro, so midfield reinforcement is a rigid demand. Miami is the city that Casemiro and his family most yearn to settle in. Inter Miami has obtained an international player registration spot from the New England Revolution, and is ready to sign him. It is reported that Casemiro hopes to fight alongside Messi, and is even willing to take the initiative to reduce his salary to facilitate the transfer. In addition to Miami, Los Angeles Galaxy is the only club in the Major League Soccer with the financial resources to sign him. If he fails to land in the Major League Soccer, he may also go to the Saudi League.
Football commentator Paul Merson said that Manchester United's lineup depth is already limited, and they need to strengthen it even more for multiple competitions next season. Casemiro has been in excellent form recently, and the experience gap left after his departure must be filled. Mainoo is still young and growing, and needs an experienced midfield partner. He is very optimistic about Elliot Anderson, believing that he has a large running coverage area. If he can partner with Mainoo, he can make up for Manchester United's midfield running ability, and is also expected to become the midfield combination of the England team in the future. Manchester United needs to introduce at least two midfielders this summer, and the transfer investment will inevitably be high.
Gary Neville said directly in the podcast that after Manchester United secured a Champions League spot, they must complete four priority signings this summer if they want to go further: first, strengthen the left back. Luke Shaw played in all games this season, and his physical fitness will be under obvious pressure in the future; second, determine that a central defender needs to be introduced, plus two central midfielders. These four are the top priorities of current signings, and must all be of top level. He also mentioned that if Mason Mount can be traded for a midfielder and a versatile player in the frontcourt, the fifth signing can be considered, but if the conditions are not met, priority should be given to completing the introduction of the first four.