A 1-4 defeat to Manchester City and a 22-point trail in the table are enough to illustrate the huge gap between United and their city rivals. Considering that players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Pogba may leave the team in the summer window, Manchester United will once again usher in a comprehensive reconstruction. So, what kind of squad will United line up next season?
Who will leave in the summer window?
First, Pogba, Cavani, Mata, Jesse Lingard and Manchester United will all expire on 30 June. To be sure, all four players will leave.
Secondly, after a complete fallout with Lonnick, and the possibility that Manchester United will not be able to get tickets to the Champions League next season, Ronaldo is likely to leave the team in the summer window.
Players likely to leave also include Rashford, who has been revealed by the media that Paris is inspecting Rashford in the hope that he will become Mbappe's successor. However, Rashford has one year left on his contract with Manchester United, and there is still the possibility of renewing his contract for another year.
Martial and Van der Beek, who are currently on loan to Sevilla and Everton, are also likely to leave in the summer window, with Bailly, Dean Henderson, Nemanja Matic and Phil Jones also leaving. This means that, in extreme cases, United will send 12 players away in the summer window.
Defense
In the goalkeeper position, De Gea's performance satisfied the fans. Facing competition with Dean Henderson, De Gea proved with excellent form that he was still United's number one goalkeeper.
At the back line, United need to overhaul in the summer window. Maguire has been increasingly questioned, and in addition to his defensive ability, Maguire's leadership has also been questioned.
United need to find an ideal partner for Varane and Borussia Dortmund centre-back Arcangi is a good choice. At present, Manchester United have asked Dortmund about the possibility of a transfer from Arcangi. In addition, Manchester United are also linked to Araujo and Rudiger.
In the right-back position, Manchester United also need reinforcements, Wan-Bissaka's performance is not satisfactory, compared with Alexander-Arnold and James, Wan-Bissaka is dwarfed. United are considering Brighton's right-hand lock Lamptey, but he is worth as much as £40 million.
Back
This position has become a long-standing "pain point" for Manchester United, whether it is Fred, McTominay, Nemanja Matic or Pogba, who can not make Manchester United stand up in important games. Considering Pogba will leave the team in the summer window, United need to sign two players in this position.
For Manchester United, Leeds United's Calvin Phillips is a good present, while West Ham's Rice has always been a target for United, and Rice has also said that he wants to play in the Champions League. The more likely candidate is Leipzig midfielder Nkunku, who has always admired the £60m all-around midfielder.
Front
When Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford, the media was excited about United's forward line. However, the trend of the season is not like this, C Ronaldo scored 1 goal in 10 games in 2022, Marcus Rashford was in no form, Sancho did not gradually find a feeling until December, Jesse Lingard and Martial will leave the team, Greenwood is completely abolished, and Ellanga has become the only bright spot.
Next season, Erlanga is expected to be in the main squad as a right winger, with Bruno Fernandez and Sancho as forwards and left wingers respectively. Given the number of positions that need to be reinforced, United will not draw reinforcements in those positions.
Considering that both Ronaldo and Cavani will leave the team in the summer window, Manchester United will definitely sign the center in the summer window. If United can't get Champions League tickets next season, then Kane and Haaland can definitely be excluded.
At present, United's reinforcement targets include Lautaro Martinez and Isaac, but the more realistic target is Bayer Leverkusen centre-forward Hick. In the last 20 Bundesliga games, Sigg has scored 20 goals and is currently second only to Levan in the Bundesliga top scorers list.
All in all, United management will make some important decisions in the summer window, they need a new manager with outstanding ability and a complete update of the squad. For now, United are prioritising a centre-back and a back-back, plus a right-back, centre-forward and attacking midfielder.
That means they'll have to invest at least £200 million in the summer window, and the problem is that if United want to catch up with Manchester City and Liverpool, they may need to meet at least £600 million.