Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United this summer, with new manager Erik ten Hag looking to build a squad capable of competing in every competition next season. Another goalkeeper is expected to arrive with Dean Henderson’s loan move to Nottingham Forest, while the club remain in talks with Barcelona over Frankie de Jong. Ajax striker Anthony is also reportedly a target, although it remains to be seen whether the 20-time English champions can come to an agreement with the Dutch giants over the transfer fee of the Brazil international. Manchester United have already taken advantage of the free transfer market to sign Eriksen this summer, and there are still a number of high-profile players available for next to nothing in the current market. With that in mind, Sports Mole pick three players the Red Devils could sign after their respective clubs expire. © Reuters Andrea Belotti’s contract with Torino expired at the end of June and the 28-year-old remains a free agent despite ongoing speculation surrounding his future. The Italy international enjoyed a strong 2021-22 season for his Serie A side, scoring eight times and providing one assist in 23 appearances in all competitions. Meanwhile, in total, he scored 113 goals and provided 28 assists in 251 appearances for Torino, his record making him an attractive proposition for a number of Europe’s top clubs. Manchester United are still battling to keep hold of Cristiano Ronaldo, but remain short of a centre-forward following the departure of Edinson Cavani. Anthony Martial has been in impressive form during pre-season, scoring three times in three matches, but if Ronaldo leaves, the Red Devils will have to enter the market for a new striker and Belotti, who is currently linked with Juventus and Roma. , could be considered on the part of Ten Haag. © Reuters Manchester United are currently well stocked in the middle of their defence, with Martinez coming in to provide competition to Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire. Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones could all move on, however, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see another central defender arrive at the club in the current market. Man United were linked with Dan-Axel Zagadou earlier this summer and a recent report claimed the Red Devils still have a genuine interest in the Frenchman. The 23-year-old is available on a free transfer after his contract expires at Borussia Dortmund, who he represented 91 times in all competitions. Zagadou played 67 times in the Bundesliga and 14 times in the Champions League during his time at BVB and the former Paris Saint-Germain youngster will certainly not be short of offers. © Reuters Man United are still trying to land Frenkie de Jong, but a recent report has claimed that Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans is also a target for the Red Devils, who are expected to sign at least one midfielder before the end of the transfer window. Eriksen arrived on a free transfer, but the Denmark international is likely to move a bit further forward, while Ten Haag has said he sees Donny van de Beek as a No.10, so the team’s options in the two central midfield positions are limited. the departures of Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba. Florian Grillitsch was linked with the Red Devils earlier this summer and the 26-year-old is now free due to his contract at Hoffenheim expiring. The 33-time Austria international, who plays largely as a defensive midfielder, made just 18 Bundesliga appearances last season, missing the end of the season with a muscle problem. Grealich made 150 appearances for Hoffenheim before leaving, while also representing Werder Bremen on 54 occasions between 2015 and 2017, and at 6ft 2in, he would be a towering presence for the Red Devils, who would certainly need to move quickly to secure his signature amid increasing competition. ID:490542:1false2false3false:QQ:: from desktop db :LenBod:collect9322:
