Man Utd Identifies 13 Midfield Targets for Summer Reinforcement

Manchester United's sporting management is determined to improve the team's performance and has compiled a shortlist of 13 potential new signings, according to "TEAMtalk." The Red Devils' top priority is strengthening their midfield, a department that underperformed last season. With Casemiro already announcing his departure and Manuel Ugarte also likely to be sold, the plan involves bringing in at least two new midfielders. This has led the sporting department to draw up an extensive list of potential candidates.

Leading this list as a primary target is English talent Elliott Anderson. The young Nottingham Forest midfielder is one of the most sought-after players on the market this summer, and a transfer battle for his signature is highly anticipated. His price tag could reach an impressive 120 million euros, a figure that might deter the Red Devils and prompt them to pursue other targets on their list.

Following the Whitley Bay native, three experienced Premier League midfielders are listed as key alternatives: Cameroonian Carlos Baleba (Brighton, 22), Englishman Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace, 22), and Italian Sandro Tonali (Newcastle, 26). Meanwhile, scouts are closely monitoring Portuguese Matheus Fernandes (West Ham, 21), Briton Alex Scott (Bournemouth, 22), American Tyler Adams (Bournemouth, 27), and Brazilian João Gomes (Wolverhampton, 25).

The list of alternatives doesn't end there. The Old Trafford club is also keeping a close eye on Brazilian Ederson (Atalanta, 26), as well as two current Real Madrid players: Uruguayan Fede Valverde (27) and Frenchman Aurélien Tchouaméni (26). Should the Spanish club consider selling either of them, United would be prepared to make a move.

Finally, as more distant options, two promising young talents are featured: Frenchman Ayoub Bouaddi (Lille, 18) and Greek Christos Mouzakitis (Olympiacos, 19). If the management gives the green light for a third midfielder signing, one of this duo could be the chosen one.