Manchester United lovers finally find happiness again. After complicated years and numerous disappointments, the residents of Old Trafford have recently achieved good things, they are in third place in the standings, tied on points with Aston Villa (58 points after 33 days). All this, after having changed coaches. Indeed, Ruben Amorim was replaced by Michael Carrick. If some doubted the former member of the house, he managed to restart the Mancunian machine. Supporters and the British media are also campaigning for him to continue at the head of the team next season. The ball is in the court of the English management, who have not yet decided according to The Athletic.
The British media adds that he will be consulted on the upcoming transfer window if he were to remain in office. Which makes sense. Concerning the future transfer market, qualification for the next Champions League campaign will offer more resources to the Mancunians. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his teams are already at work. They want new blood in several areas of play, primarily in the midfield. The Athletic assures that two midfielders are hoped for in the north of England. They will have to be complementary with Kobbie Mainoo, who will extend his contract and around whom MU wants to build. Even if youngsters from the academy can have a say, like Tyler Fletcher and Jim Thwaites, the idea is to get their hands on players used to playing at the highest level.
6 recruits expected
One of the hottest leads leads to Carlos Baleba. Already approached last summer, the player ultimately stayed at Brighton. This year, Man U would like to finally attract him into their nets. The leaders estimate that a proposal of around €58 million could convince the Seagulls. At the start of the week, the name of Aurélien Tchouameni was put forward. The Athletic indicates that his name is well mentioned in the working meetings of the Mancuniens, but that the latter consider that this file is very complicated since they do not know if Real Madrid would be open to a sale. It seems complicated. The Merengues are discussing an extension with the Frenchman, one of the few up to the task this season. Manchester United are rather pessimistic about him.
They will also have to battle for Elliot Anderson, who is at the top of their list. But it will be necessary to overtake Manchester City and above all convince the player and Nottingham Forest, who are demanding €145 million for him. Other less expensive elements, such as Adam Wharton, Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes, Alex Scott and João Gomes were also observed. Another sector that MU wants to strengthen: defense. If some at the club would like to make the Ayden Heaven-Leny Yoro duo as solid as the Arsenal duo Gabriel and William Saliba, the thinking heads believe that a major reinforcement is needed. Especially since doubts remain regarding Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and the aging Harry Maguire, who is showing a better face.
“Scrooge” Ratcliffe will have to pay
The profile of Micky Van de Ven, under contract until 2029 at Tottenham, pleases internally. A relegation of Spurs could therefore do business for the Red Devils. But here too, we will have to work together since English and European teams are in the running. In addition to a defender and two midfielders, Manchester United want to recruit a striker and a left back, with the upcoming departures of Malacia and Luke Shaw. An additional winger, more on the left, could also be necessary according to reports from England. There are therefore 6 recruits who could arrive this summer. In addition to the money collected in the event of qualification in C1, the bosses of MU are also counting on departures to replenish their coffers.
Casemiro’s free departure will save him his big salary of around €20 million per year. Sir Jim Ratcliffe also named a player he no longer wants to see in Manchester next year. This is Manuel Ugarte. The Athletic assures that the British businessman absolutely wants to sell it. However, it remains to be seen at what price and especially if clubs could be interested in the Uruguayan, who has been struggling since Paris. MU therefore wants to get a makeover this summer, with quality players capable of helping the club continue its good momentum. You will have to put your hand in your wallet. Which is not necessarily what Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is nicknamed Scrooge in England. He is a storybook character known for his stingy side. But the Scrooge of MU will have to go to the cash register this summer. The English press is talking about several million euros for the 6 transfers planned at MU.
