After leading Manchester United to a top four finish without significant investment in his squad during the January transfer window, Erik ten Hag demanded for new signings by saying “If you want to be competitive in this league, you have to invest”....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
So if the club’s board grant his request for new additions, here’s how they could line-up with some of the players they’ve been linked to.
In goal, David de Gea could lose his place to Portuguese shot-stopper Diogo Costa who has been closely monitored by the Red Devils since last summer.
Then in defence, Bayer Leverkusen right back Jeremie Frimpong could be bought to provide competition to Diogo Dalot and Wan-Bissaka, with Varane, Martinez and Shaw expected to retain their respective places in the backline.
Fred and Scott McTominay could both decide to leave in search of regular game time, so to cover for their potential exits, United could move for West Ham’s Declan Rice who’s established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
If Rice is signed to play alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, then United’s midfield could cause some serious problems to opposition sides next term.
And lastly in attack, Neymar Jr and Harry Kane may be signed to provide goals and assists in the event of Weghorst and Anthony Martial’s possible departures this summer.
