Erik ten Hag is looking to strengthen his United squad this summer in multiple positions.
- Manchester United are aiming to strengthen their squad after a mixed season.
- David Ornstein has stated their need for a centre-back, midfielder, striker and possibly a left back.
- United are said to value Branthwaite at £50m.
After a mixed bag in the 2023/24 campaign, Manchester United will be hoping to add key reinforcements to their forthcoming squad if they are to improve on last season's outcome, with The Athletic's David Ornstein saying they could look to bring in up to four new players this summer.
Whilst an FA Cup win over neighbours Manchester City redeemed the Red Devil's season somewhat, and the Old Trafford career of manager Erik ten Hag, it did little to paper over the cracks of what had been a terrible season for Manchester United, who dismally crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage, and finished eighth in the Premier League, though a return to Europe has been enabled by their Wembley success by way of the Europa League.
With scouting eyes cast towards the market for players to boost a Manchester United squad blighted by poor form and injury, Ornstein has spoken of a few key areas and players that Erik ten Hag and his men may hope to cast their line towards.
Ornstein: United 'Will Need to use the Market Effectively"
The transfer specialist spoke on The Athletic FC podcast
"They want a centre-back, they want a midfielder, they want a striker. There may be a need for a left-back.
"So there's work to be done, and now comes the moment where they need to crack on with that."
Manchester United have been linked with several players in those positions so far this summer, with Joao Felix, Milos Kerkez and Marc Guehi all traveling to the Euros this summer, under the watching eye of Manchester United.
