Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of transfer targets for summer 2024 after the Premier League allowed Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy a 25% stake, which includes four high-profile targets.
In the summer of 2023, Manchester United have been very busy, spending heavily on players such as Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund. However, their performance has not been ideal as Ten Hag's side currently sit sixth in the Premier League, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
After an early exit in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, they now only have FA Cup games left. Looking ahead to the 2024 summer transfer window, Manchester United have reportedly identified four players as their shortlist. Manchester United's new owner, Jim Ratcliffe, is looking to bring in two young centre-backs. Everton star Jarrad Branswaite has reportedly been shortlisted for Old Trafford. According to Football Insider, Everton could sell Branswaite for a "high price" this summer. However, Manchester United will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, according to the latest revelation from the Manchester Evening News, United are also targeting two other targets, namely Bayer Leverkusen's right-back Jeremy Frimpong and centre-back Edmund Tapsoba. They are both mainstays in the Bayer Leverkusen backline and have helped Bayer Leverkusen achieve good results this season.
In addition, the Daily Mail believes Manchester United have discussed signing Pedro Neto for Wolves. The Portuguese winger has made 18 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists. He is very well-rounded and can play as a winger on the right and left, as well as as a striker or a number 10.
British billionaire Ratcliffe announced his investment in Manchester United on Christmas Eve when he agreed to spend £1.03bn for a 25% stake in the Red Devils. However, it is only now that the deal has been approved by the Premier League.
When everything is said next week, the Red Devils will begin to upgrade Old Trafford. Previously, Ratcliffe had already appointed rival Manchester City top brass Omar Berarda as chief executive.
Manchester United plan to change the structure at the top with the appointment of Dan Ashworth as sporting director. Upon his arrival at Carrington and Old Trafford's headquarters, Ratcliffe convened a meeting to introduce the members of the club. He also confirmed that the centre of the project will be around sporting issues and help United get back to the level they were.