Manchester United shown three MLS transfer bargains that could save Erik ten Hag millions

Manchester United's summer transfer spending is expected to begin in earnest soon with the announcement of Mason Mount from Chelsea.

Mount was pictured at Carrington on Tuesday as he underwent further tests ahead of his £55million move from Chelsea. He is unlikely to be the only addition with midfield not the only area which the Reds are hoping to improve.

A new centre-forward and goalkeeper are seen as top priorities this summer, while reports suggest a new left-sided winger is on Erik ten Hag's wishlist and a second midfield signing remains a possibility. United are having to operate without breaking Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules after spending big last summer.

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So, with the Reds on the search for potential bargains, MEN Sport identifies three players in America's Major League Soccer who could strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.

United's main problem position is the centre-forward role. The vast majority of goals came from Marcus Rashford out wide and the Reds lacked a striker's threat owing to Anthony Martial's injuries, Cristiano Ronaldo's departure and Wout Weghorst's form.

Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, Randal Kolo Muani and Rasmus Hojlund are all on Ten Hag's shortlist but the reality means only one of those is affordable at best. Thus, a move for 22-year-old Ferreira could make plenty of sense.

Previously linked with Arsenal, the USMNT international has hit 10 goals in 19 appearances for his MLS side and is showing signs of promise. At the Gold Cup, Ferreira caught the eye with two hat-tricks in two matches