Steven Gerrard might have played an unexpected role in Manchester United’s summer transfer plans

The task of improving Manchester United's midfield this summer promises to be an enormous one for new manager Erik ten Hag.

United's midfield, which was at fault in the build-up to Wilfried Zaha's winner for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, has been one of the most criticised areas in the club's demise this season, and the importance of it being corrected this summer cannot be underestimated. Whether it be Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba or Fred, United have not been strong enough at any stage in the centre of the pitch this term.

It has frequently dominated post-match debriefs and, at times, left supporters almost on their knees, begging the club to invest in fresh blood for that particular area of the squad this summer. United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News, are weighing up a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are working on a deal to sign Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United.

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Considering this summer will see United needing several new additions, the likelihood of both De Jong and Phillips checking in at Old Trafford is slim. Both players will command huge fees and could blow United's budget in an instant.

Therefore, it begs one question: have United missed a trick by not turning to Boubacar Kamara? The Frenchman, on Monday, was confirmed as an Aston Villa player, with the Midlands outfit signing the Frenchman on a five-year deal ahead of his contract expiring at Marseille this summer.

Although United never registered a firm interest in the 22-year-old, he was often the subject of attention from United fans on social media. They had spotted his good