All the transfer news, rumours and gossip for Manchester United in the Premier League's summer window, with money and targets for Louis van Gaal and players who could leave.
Budget: £150-200m
Strategy: Manchester United are planning a major summer spending spree which will focus on between five and six new signings. Key areas of attention are the back four and central midfield, but they may also add to their attacking options.
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| Toni Kroos has been a long-term target for Manchester United |
Who calls the shots? Ed Woodward, the executive vice-chairman, will be tasked with sealing the deals after being handed a list of targets by Louis van Gaal. Woodward has already spent months working on moves for players identified by David Moyes.
Best case: United want at least two new defenders and two young, energetic and creative midfielders. They also want to do their business early, which means potentially two big deals done before the World Cup. An impact signing is a top priority, with United determined to flex their muscles this summer.
Worst case: That this summer is the same as the last one, when United chased big targets and ended up with none of them. The pressure is on Woodward to deliver the big names that he has been chasing for months. Van Gaal’s delayed start due to the World Cup could become a problem.
Likely to leave: As many as 10 players could go, but the cull is likely to be smaller simply to avoid a threadbare squad next season. Nemanja Vidic is already leaving, with Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra likely to follow. Ashley Young, Shinji Kagawa, Javier Hernandez, Tom Cleverley and Nani are also under threat, as is the disastrous Moyes signing Marouane Fellaini.
On the wanted list: Toni Kroos, Marco Reus, Luke Shaw, Edinson Cavani, Cesc Fabregas, Eliaquim Mangala, William Carvalho, Arjen Robben, Thomas Muller and Mats Hummels.
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