MANCHESTER UNITED are on the search for a long-term successor for Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the summer transfer season.
Manchester United is said to be considering two players ahead of the summer transfer window.
Ralf Rangnick's team is hoping to add to their squad at the end of the season in order to compete for the Premier League title next season. Cody Gakpo and Joao Palhinha are two players who are currently on their radar.
Manchester United has had a tough start to the season. The Red Devils are hoping to enhance their team in the summer transfer window, with Rangnick involved in the future plans.
According to The Mirror, Gakpo of PSV Eindhoven has been recommended to the club's recruitment team.
After scoring 13 goals and adding 13 assists this season, the 22-year-old is considered one of Europe's brightest talents.
United just saw him in action, as he played in PSV's 1-0 Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The Netherlands international scored the game's sole goal, increasing his team's hopes of progressing to the next round.
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And he's not the only one they're keeping an eye on.
United is also interested in Sporting Lisbon's Palhinha, according to the publication.
The 26-year-contract old's with the club was recently renewed, and his new term runs through 2026.
Sporting, on the other hand, claims that this is only a move to "defend the value of their asset."
Cristiano Ronaldo was only re-signed by Manchester United in the summer. (Image courtesy of GETTY)
According to a clause in his new contract, United may sign the Portugal midfielder for £50 million.
Sporting, on the other hand, is thought to be receptive to proposals in the area of £20 million, assuming add-ons are included.
This season, United has seen the midfielder in action on at least eight occasions.
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