ERIK TEN HAG looks set to revolutionise his midfield next season with a number of big stars being targeted.
Manchester United have enjoyed one of their best seasons in years as they look to claim a top-four finish.
But ten Hag will be looking to build on his first year in the Old Trafford hot seat by drafting in new reinforcements.
The Dutchman has already lifted United’s midfield with the shrewd signings of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.
But he could look to build on his progress even further by bringing in fresh, young talent from across Europe.
Two of United’s targets will already be well-known to Premier League fans with Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister making a huge impact for Brighton since moving to the Amex.
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The Seagulls’ sophisticated scouting network saw them claim both players on cheap deals but reports have linked the pair with a switch to Manchester.
Caicedo has already flirted with a Brighton exit and went public with his intention to leave in January after Arsenal showed interest.
While Mac Allister was already highly-rated before a fantastic few weeks in Qatar helped Argentina win the World Cup last year.
The Red Devils are also set to look further afield for new signings and reports have also linked them with a double swoop for two Feyenoord stars.
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Midfielder Orkun Kökçü is one of the players on their radar.
The 22-year-old has been at Feyenoord since 2018 and has impressed across his 112 Eredivisie appearances
United are reported to have sent scouts to watch both Kökçü and his teammate Santiago Gimenez earlier this month.
Gimenez is a striker who has enjoyed an impressive debut season for Feyenoord since his transfer from Cruz Azul.
While Harry Kane remains United’s top target up front, 21-year-old Gimenez would be a far cheaper option if tough negotiator Daniel Levy drives a hard bargain.
The Mexican international has 10 goals in 26 league appearances but has left his best scoring form for Europe with five in seven Europa League games.
While it is likely ten Hag will remain faithful to experienced stars like Casemiro, Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes, the younger targets would give the Dutchman far more flexibility in picking his midfield.
He could even opt for a formation closer to a 4-5-1 to build upon his tactical experiments in recent weeks.
United fans were impressed by Fernandes occupying a deeper role in the weekend’s win over Everton.
The signings of Caicedo and Kökçü could put younger legs in and around him in midfielder while Mac Allister’s versatility could see him pushed further wide.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
