Man Utd transfer news: Ten Hag sniffing out move for Leandro Trossard amid Brighton exit worry – report

Manchester United are reportedly considering a surprise move to prise Leandro Trossard away from Brighton amid fears his time at the AMEX could be drawing to a close.

United’s new manager Erik ten Hag has an enormous task on his hands to rejuvenate the flagging Red Devils. Labouring to a sixth-placed finish in 2021/22, they finished a huge 35 points behind champions Manchester City. Never has the chasm been higher.

Indeed, the Dutchman has been told he may need as many as 10 new signings by predecessor Ralf Rangnick given their struggles. That, though, looks highly unplausible with more outgoings than incomings expected this summer.

In that regard, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic are already confirmed as having left the club. And others too may be on their way with a report suggesting as many as 12 players may depart this summer.

Truth be told, Ten Hag will likely focus on quality over quantity when it comes to new United additions. To that end, supporters should probably expect no more than three or four new additions.

Hopefully that business will soon get underway at Old Trafford. Indeed, reports on Thursday claim their opening bid for Frenkie de Jong has been accepted by Barcelona.

That will set United back an initial £51.2m, with the total package ultimately costing up to £68.3m.

And with Ten Hag also wanting to strengthen his defence and attack, he will have to consider carefully how best to spend the club’s money.

Indeed, the Dutch coach may have to invest shrewdly and use the market to his advantage.

And it’s for that reason why Belgian outlet Voetbalkrant claims the Red Devils are exploring a possible deal for Trossard.

The 17-times capped Belgium winger only has a year left on his deal and