Erik ten Hag could hand Christopher Nkunku ideal shirt number if Man United complete transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's already been a summer of change at Manchester United and there's plenty more to come.
Erik ten Hag is getting well acquainted with his new management position, Ralf Rangnick has departed the club completely, there's been several more moves and shake-ups behind the scenes and some players have announced their plans to leave Old Trafford once their contracts expire. All that's left is for some signings to be made.
United already needed to add quality to their squad after such a disastrous season but quantity will also be required considering there are so many departures on the cards. Five players - Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic and Lee Grant - are certain to leave, if they haven't already, while Juan Mata will likely be released as well.
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Additionally, Phil Jones Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are allowed to leave while Dean Henderson is closing in on a move to Newcastle. With the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek all up in the air as well, there's the potential for an exodus this summer.
Several signings are being targeted as a result, with a centre-midfielder or two the priority as well as a new centre-back, right-back and striker. With United set to lose so many attacking options, a new wide forward may be on the agenda, too.
Ajax's Antony has been linked with following his old boss to Manchester, the club is keeping tabs on Villarreal's Arnaut Danjuma but the most exciting option is Christopher Nkunku - even if it's equally the most unlikely to pull off. The French forward has enjoyed a remarkable season with a massive 35 goals and 20 assists in just 51 games
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