Manchester United plan for next season's squad could see them sign five players

It's shaping up to be another crucial summer for Manchester United as they look to continue their rebuild under Erik ten Hag.

The United manager has already displayed an eye for talent with the six permanent additions he has made at the club and now the focus will be on adding a few others who can take his squad to the next level.

United fans will be dreaming of star signings who can fire their side to a Premier League title, but the reality is that their recruitment will be focused on squad players as much as it is about starters.

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In fact, even if they have a busy summer window, Ten Hag might only add two or three new faces to his preferred starting line up.

The most obvious of those comes in attack with United prioritising the addition of an elite striker. Harry Kane is Ten Hag's No.1 attacking target, while Victor Osimhen is also of interest following his phenomenal season with Napoli.

They are both viewed as top-level players who would bring immediate goals and success to the side, but they come with huge price-tags if their respective clubs are going to be convinced to sell them.

United are also keeping tabs on Rasmus Højlund and Randal Kolo Muani as cheaper alternatives if they are unable to sign either of their two preferred options, while Gonçalo Ramos is also being looked at.

These players would be kinder on the budget but don't bring the same guarantee of goals, something that United desperately need given their reoccuring scoring issues this season.

United's other summer spending might not even change the rest of the line up that much, with Ten Hag's preference to sign more suitable upgrades to his rotational options, rather than a desperate need for other