Manchester United are in for a busy transfer window as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to implement some key changes within the squad. There is currently a lot of uncertainty over whether some key players will stay or leave this summer, leaving a lot of speculation over how the team will look once the 2024/25 season starts.
While the Red Devils are certain to cash in on some of their own players, they are also on the market for exciting new recruits. We’ve taken a look at some of the latest links and put together United’s potential starting line-up based on these rumours coming true.
We’ve added up the value of this XI using signing fees, reported price tags, release clauses and Transfermarkt values. Take a look below at how the new United team could look if the latest transfer updates come to fruition.
1. GK: André Onana
The 28-year-old signed for United last summer for £47 million and will remain the club’s first choice
2. RB: Diogo Dalot
A report from The Mirror claims that Dalot is among the players identified by the club to ‘have a future’ beyond this season. He is currently valued at £30 million
3. CB: Lisandro Martínez
Martínez signed for United in 2022 for £57 million. He will be hoping to bounce back from his injury-stricken season after the summer break
4. CB: Jarrad Branthwaite
A new report from Football Insider has claimed that United are confident they can lead a deal for Branthwaite with a maximum bid of £70 million
5. LB: Luke Shaw
Like Dalot, Shaw has been named among those who ‘have a future’ at Man United. He is currently worth a reported £30 million
6. CM: Kobbie Mainoo
The 19-year-old just keeps on improving and a starting spot for him next season should be on the cards after his efforts. Mainoo is currently valued at £30 million
7. CM: João Gomes
United have been connected with the Wolves star in recent weeks as they look to potentially replace exit-linked Casemiro. Gomes is said to be £34 million but the club are likely to ask for a higher fee
8. CAM: Bruno Fernandes
The £60 million-rated skipper will continue to lead the United midfield next season
A new report from Football Insider has claimed that United are confident they can lead a deal for Branthwaite with a maximum bid of £70 million
9. RW: Jeremie Frimpong
The Bayer Leverkusen star is on multiple clubs’ radars this season and United are said to be very keen on signing him. He currently has a £34 million release clause that is valid until the start of Euro 2024
10. LW: Alejandro Garnacho
A new report claims that Marcus Rashford could be on the chopping block this summer, leaving the £34 million-rated Garnacho’s natural position at left-wing open for him to take.
11. CF: Rasmus Højlund
After splashing £72 million on Højlund just last summer, United will want to keep nurturing the 21-year-old now he has started to settle in