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Michael Carrick is looking to build on a fine second half to last season and already has his first major summer signing, in the shape of £35million Brazil international midfielder Ederson. He is expected to be one of at least two new central midfielders who join the club during this summer transfer window.

Aurelien Tchouameni is one potential option who is of long-time interest, but Jose Mourinho is understood to be keen to keep him in Madrid. Marc Casado, out of favour at Barcelona, is an alternative, while West Ham's Matheus Fernandes is much liked and the Hammers need money. And quickly, as Tyrone Marshall explains in his latest transfer Q&A.

There is also interest at Old Trafford in JJ Gabriel, the teenage phenom, and when he'll be able to make his Premier League debut.

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TeamTalk claims Adam Wharton is in talks to join Liverpool this summer with the player's camp in discussions with the Reds.

Manchester United are among the club's interested in the Crystal Palace midfielder, with Tottenham Hotspur also entering the race to sign the 22-year-old.

Michael Carrick's side have been linked with the Eagles midfielder as they look to strengthen their midfield engine room ahead of a return to the Champions League.

Manchester United are holding discussions to secure the signature of 14-year-old striker Blake Henry following the