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Manchester United is once again planning a significant squad overhaul this summer. The Red Devils are increasingly close to securing a return to the Champions League, which would pave the way for substantial investment.
According to The Athletic, Old Trafford has a nine-player watchlist. A significant portion of this list comprises midfielders, a department the Red Devils' management aims to seriously revamp this coming summer. High on their radar is Brighton star Carlos Baleba, a player United showed interest in last summer. There's also strong interest in another high-profile midfielder, Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. The 20-time champions are also monitoring three English internationals who operate in the middle of the park: Elliott Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), and Alex Scott (Bournemouth). Matheus Fernandes from West Ham is also among the players closely watched by Manchester United.
Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers emerges as a more budget-friendly option. With Wolves already relegated, it's unlikely the Brazilian international will remain to play in the Championship.
Recent reports have also linked United with Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Beyond the midfield, the plan also includes strengthening the defense. The primary target in this area is Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, who has also been linked with Liverpool.
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