September 9th 2024.
Ratcliffe and INEOS have successfully navigated their first summer as owners of Manchester United. With a new football structure in place, the club has already made moves to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. However, their plans do not end there as they are already looking ahead to next summer's transfer window.
According to reports from the Manchester Evening News, United have set their sights on Crystal Palace's talented winger, Eberechi Eze. The 26-year-old caught the eye last season with 11 Premier League goals and four assists, attracting interest from top clubs like Manchester City and Tottenham. Despite this, he remained with Palace, much to the surprise of chairman Steve Parish.
But with the departure of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich for a hefty fee, Eze could be on the move next summer. United are said to be monitoring his situation closely and are willing to activate his release clause of £68 million. This would add depth to their winger position, which currently includes the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, and Antony.
Speaking of Rashford, United have been keeping an eye on his form, which has been a concern for over a year now. Antony, on the other hand, has yet to justify his expensive price tag and has only played one minute of football this season. This could open up a spot for Eze to make his mark at Old Trafford.
Apart from Eze, United are also interested in Everton's rising star, Jarrad Branthwaite. The club made two bids for the defender this summer, but both were rejected by Everton. The Toffees value their prized asset at over £70 million, considering his impressive performances last season and the fees paid for other defenders in recent years.
Although United did sign Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt as part of their defensive revamp, they could make another attempt to bring Branthwaite to Old Trafford next summer. In fact, their current plans for next summer include signing a defender, a midfielder, and a winger.
It's clear that United are determined to continue strengthening their squad and challenging for major trophies. Fans can look forward to an exciting transfer window next summer, as the club looks to build on their successful summer dealings. Stay tuned for more updates on Manchester United's plans for the future.
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