Neville outlines where Manchester United need to improve – ‘central midfield is a necessity’

Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes his former club desperately need to recruit a new central midfielder this summer.

It promises to be a very busy summer at Old Trafford as new manager Erik ten Hag looks to improve the club’s fortunes upon his arrival from Ajax.

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A number of players have been linked with the Premier League giants, with Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong emerging as a top target.

Following the departures of Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba, Ten Hag will look to bring someone of De Jong’s profile into the club.

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And United’s former right-back, Neville, has pinpointed central midfield as a pressing issue, claiming that the Red Devils need to bring in a new playmaker.

“I think, to be honest with you, I don’t know which area needs strengthening fully until we know which players the new manager likes,” Neville told the club’s official website.

“We know the areas they absolutely