Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United have a fascinating summer ahead of them as the team looks to advance further in the coming campaign.
Ten Hag will be expected to get his team fighting for the major titles next season, especially if the Dutchman is granted significant money to spend this summer as is anticipated. United improved last season but had to settle for a top four position and a Carabao Cup victory. In light of this, we have assembled a potential United starting lineup for the upcoming campaign using recent speculations. The valuation of each player as determined by Transfermarkt is also listed.
Look down below…
1. David De Gea – £15m
A De Gea stay still looks more likely than not, and United could do with spending money elsewhere.
2. LB – Tyrell Malacia – £22m
Malacia will likely be United’s starting left-back next season, being a recent investment.
3. CB – Raphael Varane – £40m
United may buy another centre-back, but whoever that is will have a tough job to break up the current pair.
4. CB – Lisandro Martinez – £50m
Martinez was superb last season and he is not losing his starting spot any time soon.
5. RB – Diogo Dalot – £35m
United may strengthen here, but Dalot has been given the vote of confidence with his new contract.
6. CDM – Casemiro – £50m
United’s star signing last summer, Casemiro will remain the team’s anchor.
7. CM – Mason Mount – £65m
Mount is the subject of a bid from United, and there are likely to be more. He looks like he could be on the move this summer, and Old Trafford may be the destination.
8. CM – Bruno Fernandes – £75m
Fernandes has been an excellent performer for United, and he will remain a starter going forward.
9. LW – Marcus Rashford – £80m
Rashford scored 30 times last season and he will be one of the key components in Ten Hag’s attack next term.
10. CF – Rasmus Hojlund – £45m
Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen look to be out of reach, so this one looks to be the most likely signing. Although he is relatively unproven, Hojlund would likely be expected to lead the line from the get-go should he arrive.
11. RW – Alejandro Garnacho – £25m
Garnacho should get his chance to shine next season following an impressive campaign. United may not have the money to improve this position beyond potentially replacing Jadon Sancho.