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Erik ten Hag will be looking to strengthen his Man United squad during the summer transfer window, with several new signings expected.
The team still needs improvement
Manchester United fans had hoped for a surprise in the Champions League final, but in reality it was always a pipe dream.
That is partly because the team that has prevented Manchester City from winning the treble can only secure third place in the Italian top flight this season, so it seems the biggest danger to Pep Guardiola will be he.
Guardiola went through the 2021 Champions League final when Chelsea beat Porto. Two years later, there were no such mistakes in Istanbul and the Manchester Reds woke up on Sunday hoping it was just a nightmare. City's treble was made worse by an FA Cup defeat, giving United a chance to lift their second trophy of the campaign and, more importantly, deprive their opponents of their unprecedented historic feat player at Old Trafford.
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'Things can only get better'. The club is on the right track with Erik ten Hag and the future looks much brighter than it did 18 months ago.
No matter what happens at the Etihad - it should be noted that there are a number of serious Premier League allegations plaguing their club - the prospects at Old Trafford are better than they were before and next season will be Another positive season.
Ten Hag knows that he can only influence his team, which leaves you with no need to worry about the others in the league. This approach is clearly difficult, if not impossible, to gain support, but there are reasons to be optimistic about City's success.
United finished third in the league and reached the finals of both domestic cups. Their home record has only been improved by Man City and with a few more quality additions in the transfer market, more progress needs to be made.
So what could the squad look like at the start of the Premier League season? It is understandable that Ten Hag wants a world-class striker and midfielder, while goalkeepers and centre-backs are areas that could also be enhanced. It should come as no surprise that the arrival of a central striker is a priority. Ten Hag has been described as 'obsessed' with the possibility of signing Kane, but with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy notoriously difficult to negotiate, other options are being explored.
Kane, who has scored 30 goals in a struggling Tottenham shirt this season, is a proven goalscorer and would be a dream signing. Victor Osimhen, Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani would also be good additions.
Premier League rules dictate that matchday teams have a maximum size of 20 players and the arrival of a striker - ideally two - could help Anthony Martial make way, although he He has had to sit out most of the games due to injury. In midfield, United accept that a younger midfielder can play in the No 6/No 8 position and although Frenkie de Jong would be the perfect signing, Mason Mount is more practical and will provide energy.
Eriksen seems to need the most rest in the final stages of the season. He couldn't pressurize the whole game and in 2023 he only played a full league game once, ending with a loss to Arsenal in January.
It looks like Scott McTominay or Fred will leave but the latter are 30 and are the most logical players to get rid of.
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