Five players Manchester United are tipped to sign in summer transfer window

With just one game of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign left to play, most Manchester United supporters have already switched their focus to next season.

The new term will mark the beginning of the Erik ten Hag era and the excitement levels are already building, despite this season proving to be a forgettable one for no shortage of reasons. United are in desperate need of making significant changes to the squad and several new faces are expected to be added to Ten Hag's squad.

The Dutchman is expected to want to strengthen several positions within his armoury, with central-midfield set to rank right at the very top of his list. The Reds are in desperate need of bolstering that area of the pitch and no shortage of names are already being linked with strengthening the engine room.

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Elsewhere, United might look to bolster their full-back options, particularly on the right side of the defence, whilst the addition of a centre-back would not catch many by surprise. The club is also set to target the addition of a new striker to fill the void that is expected to be vacated by Edinson Cavani when he departs at the end of his contract.

With that in mind, speculation surrounding what the summer could bring for United is already rife. Several players are already being linked with the club and the rumour mill is in full swing.

With that said, MEN Sport has taken a close look at five players that the bookmakers are already linking with moves to Old Trafford ahead of the summer transfer window opening for business.

United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News , are weighing up a move for