Three players Manchester United can sign for free this summer to save millions in transfer window

After what has proven to be a forgettable 2021/22 campaign, Manchester United will face their biggest summer transfer window in recent years in just a few months' time.

Following the additions of Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo last summer, United were expected to launch a genuine push for the Premier League title. Instead, with just nine games to go, they face the unimaginable prospect of missing out on the top four and a place in the Champions League for next season.

Whether they sneak into the top four or not, this summer promises to be the biggest the club has faced in years. Whilst the appointment of a new manager is the biggest job on the to-do list, the squad is also in need of major reconstruction, with several players needing to be moved on and new additions needing to be made.

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But, whilst United are in a privileged position where they can spend lavish amounts of money, they may also be lucky enough to take advantage of the free-agent market. A large pool of players are out of contract at their current clubs this summer and, unless they put pen to paper on new deals before June 30, they will be available to sign for free.

From world-class strikers to hard-nosed defenders, there will be plenty of options available. With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a close look at three players United may wish to consider as part of their rebuilding project.

With Ajax boss Erik ten Hag the red-hot favourite to become United's next manager, reports linking Ajax players with moves to Old Trafford are only likely to grow stronger over the coming weeks and months. Whilst midfielder Ryan Gravenberch