da betsul： Even after a strong debut campaign under Erik ten Hag, United have plenty of work to do this summer to become credible title contenders

da jogodeouro： Manchester United gave plenty of support to Erik ten Hag in the transfer market last summer, and after a fine first season, they must back him again to capitalise on all the progress that has been made. Despite finishing third in the Premier League and making it to the Carabao and FA Cup finals, weaknesses in the squad have been laid bare by some heavy beatings, particularly away from home.

United will be looking to sign a world-class striker, an attacking midfielder, a goalkeeper and another centre-back so they can truly compete with Manchester City next season and try to land a first league title in 11 years.

GOAL takes a look at the players most likely to head to Old Trafford this summer…

GettyMason Mount (Chelsea)

Mount could well be United's first signing of the summer after the Red Devils accelerated a move for the midfielder, who is heading into the final year of his contract with Chelsea.

He has had an injury-ravaged season but a fresh start at a now stable United could serve him well, and he would give Ten Hag's side an extra edge in midfield, easing the burden on Bruno Fernandes and giving the team more energy than Christian Eriksen is able to offer.

AdvertisementGettyHarry Kane (Tottenham)

Kane is the player United want to sign more than anyone else. There could not be a better guarantee of goals and assists than the man who has become Tottenham and England's record scorer and is on course to break Alan Shearer's Premier League scoring record.

The England captain would also raise standards in the dressing room and allow them to take the next step in their transformation under Ten Hag. Kane wants to leave Tottenham after a horrendous season and has done nothing to quash the speculation as he moves into the final year of his contract.

However, Daniel Levy resisted Kane's move to Manchester City in 2021 and the chairman will be the biggest obstacle to getting a deal over the line, demanding a fee in the region of £100 million despite the contract situation.

GettyNeymar (Paris Saint-Germain)

Neymar's popularity at PSG has sunk to an all-time low and he is searching for a new club. United are one of the few clubs that could afford the Brazilian, who remains the most expensive player in the world following his £191 million move from Barcelona in 2017.

PSG have offered Neymar to United and Ten Hag has not denied that the club are interested, remarking at a press conference last week: "When we have news we'll tell you."

Neymar's injury record and his attitude problems might well concern United fans, but when fit he is still one of the most thrilling and decisive players in the world. He has scored 118 goals and provided 77 assists in 173 matches for PSG, averaging more than a goal contribution per game.

GettyDeclan Rice (West Ham)

Rice is ready to leave West Ham after five excellent years of service and United have shown interest in him for a long time. They would have been even more determined after Rice produced a dominant performance in West Ham's victory over United last month.

They face a battle with Arsenal to get hold of the England midfielder and he will cost at least £80 million. But United could have one thing in their favour: Rice is best friends with Mount, and if the Chelsea midfielder completes a move to Old Trafford then there would be an extra incentive for the West Ham captain to follow him there.