How Manchester United could line up with Tyrell Malacia and Frenkie de Jong
You know what they say about Manchester United transfers... you wait ages for one to happen and then two come along at once.
It's been a long time coming, but United are finally about to make their mark in the summer transfer window under Erik ten Hag with a taste of double Dutch. The Manchester Evening News revealed on Wednesday morning that United have agreed deals to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia.
The duo could be part of the squad that flies out for pre-season next week as Ten Hag gets to work with his summer rebuild. But just how will the pair fit into the first-team set-up at Old Trafford?
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MEN Sport takes a look at a possible United line up next season with their two new recruits.
Goalkeeper
This one is straightforward. David de Gea will begin the season as United's No.1 with Dean Henderson set to complete a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest shortly.
Centre-backs
United will look at adding a new central defender this summer if possible, but signing one first relies on moving on those already at the club.
There is also the tricky task of recruiting a player who accepts they might not start every match, which could prove difficult in luring anyone with World Cup ambitions to the club this summer. It means Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane might well remain the go-to partnership of choice.
Full-backs
Diogo Dalot is currently seen as the first-choice right-back for United, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka having been offered to clubs this summer. There is still a wish to strengthen this area of the pitch, but it isn't an urgent issue with other problems taking precedent.
The signing of