Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag is eager to recruit an elite-level midfielder and striker to his squad this summer time, in keeping with studies. And the Dutchman is alleged to have shortlisted not less than 15 names as United settle for that he'll need greater than two or three additions in key areas.

Ten Hag's want to signal a brand new goalscorer is not any secret, with United scoring simply 51 objectives in 35 Premier League video games this season.

According to ESPN, Harry Kane is a goal, however the Red Devils will not be drawn into drawn-out negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy.

Ten Hag needs new additions built-in into his squad earlier than flying out for the pre-season tour of the United States on July 20.

Alternatives recognized embody Napoli's Victor Osimhen - who might show to be simply as difficult to seize - Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani, Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, AS Roma's Tammy Abraham and Ajax's Brian Brobbey.

Further midfield reinforcements are additionally on the agenda after Casemiro and Christian Eriksen's arrivals final summer time.

Ten Hag has retained an curiosity in Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, whereas England internationals Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are additionally excessive on his listing.

However, West Ham United and Borussia Dortmund are anticipated to demand not less than £100million for Rice and Bellingham, which might immediate the M16 giants to look elsewhere.

Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount are admired at Old Trafford, as are Leicester City playmaker James Maddison and wantaway Brighton and Hove Albion star Alexis Mac Allister.

United might additionally revisit Adrien Rabiot as he nears his July 1 contract expiry at Juventus. The Frenchman was in talks over a swap final summer time, however his mom's calls for broke down a transfer.

Marcel Sabitzer poses as a neater, low-cost choice after his brief mortgage from Bayern Munich within the second half of the season.

The report claims that Ten Hag additionally needs a brand new goalkeeper. There are important considerations over David de Gea's suitability for his type, regardless of profitable his second Premier League Golden Glove.

Such a switch would depend upon gross sales, although, with United stated to be open for provides for as many as 10 senior gamers. Ten Hag would fortunately sanction Alex Telles and Eric Bailly's exits.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay are additionally within the store window amid curiosity from West Ham and Newcastle United, respectively.

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