It’s been widely reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign a number of top young players for Manchester United in this summer’s transfer window.
The Red Devils have tended to opt for big-name and big-money superstars since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, but that could be about to change under Solskjaer.
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It has been claimed by the Sun that the Norwegian tactician wants a younger squad next season, and many of the rumoured targets coming up fit in with that.
He’s also hinted at it with the quotes below from 101greatgoals:
“I don’t think we’ve ever been a ready-made club,” he said. “(Cristiano) Ronaldo was not ready-made, (Wayne) Rooney was not ready-made.
“Loads of players have come here and developed into the top superstars they’ve become. It’s always going to be the model here that we develop players.”
If that proves successful, here’s a look at seven signings the club could end up making this summer to give Man Utd a more youthful look for 2019/20…
Daniel James
Linked strongly with United over the last couple of weeks, Swansea City starlet Daniel James has shown himself to be an exciting prospect in the Championship this season.
That could now mean a big move to Old Trafford is imminent, with Football Insider claiming Solskjaer is confident he’s wrapped up a deal for the 21-year-old for around £15million.
This could end up being an absolute bargain for the Red Devils in years to come.
Nicolas Pepe
Another exciting young attacking player, Nicolas Pepe is a bit more of a big name after an outstanding breakthrough season in Ligue 1 with Lille.
The 23-year-old has been strongly linked with MUFC recently by the Daily Mirror, and would surely be an instant upgrade on the over-the-hill Alexis Sanchez, as well as other unconvincing performers like Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial.
Declan Rice
Another Mirror report has linked 20-year-old West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as one of Solskjaer’s transfer targets this summer.
The England international really has a bit of everything in his game and seems absolutely made for a big club like Man Utd.
If they can bring this youngster in, he could be the main man in their midfield for the next decade or more.
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Another world class 20-year-old who could be part of United’s transfer plans is AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
David de Gea may well need replacing after an alarming dip in form at the end of this season, and Calciomercato claim Donnarumma is on the Red Devils’ radar for this summer.
Ruben Dias
Still only 21 years of age, Ruben Dias has shone with Benfica this season to attract rumoured interest from Solskjaer’s side this summer.
The Sun have linked Dias with a move to the club to provide a major upgrade on their current defensive options, and he’s another top young talent who could be crucial to United’s success for many years to come.
Adrien Rabiot
The Daily Mail claim Adrien Rabiot has been offered to MUFC, and the 24-year-old could be another quality addition to Solskjaer’s midfield.
The Frenchman, along with Rice, would give Paul Pogba much more to work with in the middle of the park, with upgrades needed on Nemanja Matic and Fred, while Ander Herrera is leaving at the end of his contract.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Finally, another top young talent from the Premier League who could make his way to United this summer is Crystal Palace’s 21-year-old right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Remarkably, the Independent claim the England youth international could already cost the Red Devils as much as £70m to sign this summer.
That could end up being worth it in the end, and here’s a look at the exciting young XI Solskjaer could field next season if he does land these targets…
