Manchester United's dream squad for next season with five new signings

The end of this season cannot come soon enough for Manchester United.

With a maximum of eight games left to play, only winning the FA Cup will save what has otherwise been a season to forget. United have lost 12 times in the Premier League and have four points fewer than what they had after 32 games under David Moyes in 2013/14.

Regardless of what happens with Erik ten Hag's future, it is no secret that big changes need to be made to the landscape of the squad. As revealed by the Manchester Evening News in February, a record number of sales are planned, meaning exits could reach double figures.

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United invested more than £150million in three big-name signings last summer, drafting in Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund, yet they are now further away from ending their Premier League title drought than they were at this point last year. Ineos plan to bring the good times back to M16, but to do that they need to improve United's hit rate when it comes to recruitment.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already hinted that he wants to change United's outlook on the market. Therefore, what could United's ideal 25-man squad for the 2024/25 campaign look like? Analysing potential additions and outlining why certain members of the squad need offloading, we've taken a close look.

United invested big-money in Onana last summer and he has improved as this season has unfolded, meaning he will retain the gloves and continue as the club's No.1. Altay Bayindir is likely to be retained as their No.2, but uncertainty surrounds Tom Heaton's future as his contract expires at the end of this