Erik ten Hag's ideal Manchester United squad next season after perfect transfer window

It looks set to be a busy and expensive summer for Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag has done a great job in his maiden campaign in bringing the good times back to Old Trafford. The Dutchman has awoken the sleeping giant and worked wonders in getting them back to the feared side they haven't been for a decade.

But there is still progress to be made. United aren't title challengers yet and it will require some smart and costly additions to get them there, with Erik ten Hag demanding big financial backing come the summer whoever the club's owners are. The transfer kitty should be bolstered by the selling of a number of out-of-favour squad members, and there should be several departures in the summer.

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Here's what the perfect United squad could look like next season.

De Gea, Heaton, Butland

It's easy to forget that Dean Henderson is still contracted to United but it would be a surprise if he played for them again after he burnt some bridges with a scathing interview following his loan exit. David De Gea has firmly established himself as Ten Hag's No.1 anyway with some excellent performances. Tom Heaton is a capable second choice and with Jack Butland's contract at Crystal Palace expiring in the summer it would be smart to pick him up on a free.

Dalot, Dumfries, Varane, Martinez, Lindelof, Kim Min-jae, Shaw, Malacia

Although defence isn't a priority area in the transfer window there could still be some signings and departures. Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe will leave when their contract expires, Eric Bailly and Brandon Williams may look to leave and Alex Telles has been earmarked to be sold.

Captain Harry Maguire is also on the transfer list and United may move to sign a