MX23RW : Thursday, November 21 16:09:42| >> :60:887:887:

What is Manchester United's top priority for the summer transfer window?

What is Man United's top priority for the summer transfer window?
© Reuters
Ahead of the summer transfer window opening on Wednesday, Sports Mole looks at the priority for Manchester United in the transfer market over the next few months.

Manchester United's goals-scored column in the Premier League this season is a clear demonstration of where they need to improve, having only netted 58 times in their 38 matches, which is a total bettered by Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Red Devils desperately need to bring in a world-class centre-forward, with Tottenham's Harry Kane and Napoli's Victor Osimhen viewed as their leading targets, while Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani and Atalanta BC's Rasmus Hojlund are also admired.

Whether the club are able to sign Kane or Osimhen remains to be seen, but a big-money addition in the final third is required if they are to get closer to the Premier League summit next season and make an impression in the Champions League due to the level of competition.

Erik ten Hag is also said to be keen to bring in another central midfielder, with West Ham United's Declan Rice and Chelsea's Mason Mount being heavily linked with moves to the club.

A lack of midfield energy cost Man United in the FA Cup final, and adding both Rice and Mount would be a serious statement of intent, but the duo would likely cost the best part of £120m.

Lautaro Martinez has been excellent in his first season at Old Trafford, but another centre-back will be required if Harry Maguire leaves, with Napoli's Kim Min-jae said to be a leading target.

Man United's priority this summer is undoubtedly a world-class centre-forward, but they will need to add quality across the board if they are to become serious challengers for the biggest silverware, with a new goalkeeper also required if a contract with current number one David de Gea cannot be agreed.

ID:516187: cacheID:516187:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3525:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane claps the fans on May 20, 2023
Read Next:
Manchester United 'unlikely to make Harry Kane move this summer'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!