United have been strongly linked with Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane, Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Benfica's Goncalo Ramos and Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund forward of the summer season switch window.

But Ten Hag might save most of his funds, tighter than final summer season because of FFP limitations, by sealing a mortgage deal for Neymar and utilizing Marcus Rashford as his first-choice striker subsequent time period.

It would enable extra funding in different areas needing consideration, like his goalkeeper, defence and central midfield.

With United one level away from guaranteeing Champions League soccer subsequent season, Neymar might view linking up with Brazilian buddies Casemiro, Fred and Antony in M16 as an attractive proposition.

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