Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to make at least two major signings when the transfer market opens as he, seemingly, targets a fixed midfield partner for Casemiro.
Before appointing the Dutchman last summer, United identified West Ham captain Declan Rice as the priority to address long-standing concerns in their engine room.
However, the manager switched focus to a proposed reunion with Frenkie de Jong - his former Ajax protégé. As the rebuild unfolded, De Jong stayed put at Barcelona and the colossal Casemiro was lured to Old Trafford instead.
What a decision that turned out to be from Ten Hag and key figures behind the scenes. READ MORE: United eye-up two major signings Striving to capitalise on a hugely impressive first campaign, the United manager is hoping to snap-up another top midfielder, while Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane are being monitored in the search for a long-term striker.
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