Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui transfers will seriously impact five Man United stars

Manchester United's summer transfer window spending is set to take the next step up this week as Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui prepare to join for a combined fee of £51.5m.

These deals signify United manager Erik ten Hag going to the old and familiar well of players he has worked with previously. Both men enjoyed brilliant spells under the Dutchman's coaching at Ajax.

The duo improved tremendously in Amsterdam during his reign with De Ligt particularly moving on to bigger and better things since. However, the pair have been left out in the cold at the Allianz Arena and now they are both seeking shelter with United.

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As with all new arrivals to the club, there is bound to be a significant impact on the current playing squad. In this instance, there are five players who are set to be seriously affected by the two new recruits.

First up, is Aaron Wan-Bissaka. MEN Sport understands United's pursuit of De Ligt and Mazraoui was delayed while they waited for an agreement to be reached for the Englishman's exit.

The expectation is that West Ham United will snap up Wan-Bissaka with his medical currently being conducted in London as we speak. With that deal almost home and hosed, the next player to be impacted is Victor Lindelof.

United's Swede has been a valued member of the squad under several managers but there is a general acceptance that he does not have what it takes to take United back to the top of the domestic and European game. MEN Sport understands the Reds are actively pursuing a sale for Lindelof this summer and reports on Monday suggested his future is