Manchester United could complete midfield revamp with free transfer a year after deal collapsed

Manchester United are aware they will not be able to strengthen in every area they would like to this summer, with their summer plans set to be impacted by the uncertain takeover situation.

Work has been underway for months now with regard to the summer window, and it is a fluid process that could see United target different players depending on a number of variables.

Whatever happens, a move for Mason Mount has already been sanctioned, and he could become the club's first summer arrival.

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The Chelsea star will certainly bring extra quality to a United midfield that lacks depth, but in an ideal world Ten Hag would be able to add another top-class talent to his pool of options.

With other priorities lying elsewhere in the squad, it is easier said than done, though. United know they might only be able to sanction one sizeable transfer fee for a midfielder this summer and instead might have to get creative as they look for options.

Kobbie Mainoo will get another chance to impress Ten Hag this summer and is one player who could earn more playing time next season, though it still seems a huge ask for him to play a meaningful role next season at such a young age.

United might need to look further afield, and it could well mean that they are tempted to make another move for Adrien Rabiot, a year after a deal collapsed due to the midfielder’s wage demands.

Ten Hag's side had agreed a £15million fee rising to £20m with Juventus for Rabiot last summer, but sources say the France international wanted an ‘obscene’ salary.

Football director John Murtough flew to Turin in an attempt to close a deal for Rabiot after United agreed a fee with Juve in early