Manchester United could field a significantly different starting XI next season as they prepare for a busy summer transfer window. The club secured Champions League qualification with a 3-2 win over Liverpool, and interim manager Michael Carrick has overseen a revival, winning 10 of 14 matches to rise to third in the Premier League.
Midfield reconstruction is the priority, with Casemiro set to leave after announcing his departure at the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, valued at over £70 million, is a key target, along with Atalanta's Ederson, priced at around £43 million. Sandro Tonali of Newcastle is also linked, with a £100 million price tag, though a reduced fee may be possible.
In defence, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is a target as a long-term successor to Luke Shaw, with a potential £50 million fee. The 19-year-old has struggled for regular minutes at Arsenal and may seek a fresh start at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford is expected to leave after a successful loan at Barcelona, with 27 goal contributions in 46 appearances. Barcelona, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich are monitoring his situation. AC Milan's Rafael Leao is seen as a potential replacement.
United's dream XI could feature Tchouameni and Ederson alongside Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes, with Lewis-Skelly at left-back and Leao on the wing. The club's hierarchy is expected to invest heavily to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts.
