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Manchester United are yet to make considerable improvements, despite the club having repeatedly changed managers since Alex Ferguson's retirement. Jose Mourinho seemed to offer hope in his first 2 seasons in charge of the Red Devils. Unfortunately, Mourinho's 3rd season at Old Trafford was a failure.
Mourinho's replacement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a breath of fresh air as interim manager, but the Norwegian was unable to maintain positive results for long. Thus, many expect the Red Devils to make considerable investments in the summer transfer market.
The club did make a major signing in the form of Aaron-Wan Bissaka. However, the former Crystal Palace star may not be the only big name that arrives to Old Trafford. According to a report, Manchester United have chased Bruno Fernandes for some time now.
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The Sporting CP midfielder was phenomenal last season, scoring 20 goals and providing 13 assists in the Portuguese top flight.
Unfortunately, the Red Devils are yet to agree on a deal with Sporting over Fernandes. Thus, the Red Devils might need to look for other alternatives to the player.
Youri Tielemans
Many have regarded the Belgian star as one of the most promising midfielders since he played at Anderlecht. Despite being 22 years old, Tielemans has earned plenty of game time. He amassed more than 100 appearances as a starter in the Belgian top-flight and scored more than 25 league goals there.
Bought by Monaco for massive €25 million in 2017, the midfielder had endured tough debut season in the Ligue 1. He made no more than 18 appearances as a starter and was unable to score even a single goal in the 2017/18 season. Fortunately, he has seen a considerable increase in popularity since his second season at Monaco.
His recent loan move to Leicester was a success, as he became a regular under Brendan Rodgers. An excellent passer with an eye for goal, Tielemans could offer a massive boost for United midfield.
He would be available for around €40 million, a relatively low price for a player who has found success in the Premier League. However, United will need to act quickly before Leicester sign Tielemans permanently.
James Maddison
The Leicester City star is a skilful midfielder who could match Bruno Fernandes's versatility, as he can play as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or even as a left winger. Bought for around £20 million last year, Maddison has quickly justified his transfer value.
He amassed 35 league appearances as a starter in his debut season for the Foxes, scoring 7 goals and contributing the same number of assists. An agile midfielder who is adept at scoring goals as well as creating chances, Maddison would be a huge boost for United midfield.
He is also an excellent dribbler, as he averaged 1.4 successful dribbles per game last season. His defensive ability may be in question, but his valuable Premier League experience should be taken into consideration.
The 22-year-old's market value has skyrocketed since his debut season with Leicester. Thus, United might need to fork out a considerable amount for the star.
Donny Van de Beek
Manchester United are among a group of eight clubs which are interested in de Beek's services, according to a report. The Ajax starlet was no less than phenomenal last season, scoring 9 goals and providing 10 assists from 34 league appearances. He was crucial for Ajax to secure the club's first Eredivisie title since the 2013/14 season.
He also impressed in the Champions League, scoring twice in the knockout stage against top opposition such as Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur. If United want a midfielder who can score crucial goals, de Beek will be the answer. An agile player with an excellent eye for a pass, de Beek could cause a lot of harm if left unmarked inside the box.
It is understandable that United will need to pay around €50 million for the 22-year-old. Nevertheless, the price will be relatively modest for a young player who has proved himself in Europe's biggest stage.
