Manchester United expects record-breaking transfer fee for Casemiro replacement! Scouting academy midfielders, selecting one as backup.

Manchester United will undergo a major midfield overhaul this summer, signing two new players. However, if Casemiro leaves and Ugarte also departs, having just two might not be enough; a third midfielder is needed to maintain squad depth. But since targets like Tonali and Elliot Anderson are very expensive, Sir Jim Ratcliffe may not have sufficient funds for another purchase. Therefore, United will give young players opportunities during the early phase of this summer's preseason tour to assess if anyone meets the criteria.

It is reported that Manchester United hopes to sign at least one elite midfielder, preferably a player already proven in the Premier League, so a record-breaking club transfer fee is anticipated! Currently, the club's most expensive player remains Paul Pogba at £87 million.

Manchester United's candidate list includes Anderson, Tonali, Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, João Gomes, Alex Scott, Angelo Stiller, and Matheus Fernandes. The club's plan is to bring in one new signing to replace Casemiro, and another flexible midfielder to ensure bench depth.

Even if this plan is realized, Manchester United's squad would still be somewhat thin. United is expected to return to the Champions League, leading to a more congested schedule. Coping with the current squad would certainly be challenging. Considering Manuel Ugarte is also expected to leave due to不适应英超, it can be fully said that the club actually needs to sign three midfielders this summer.

For example, if United signs Tonali and Scott, along with Kobbie Mainoo, there would only be three options. Captain Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount can certainly fill in, but the balance between attack and defense would be compromised; defender Lisandro Martinez also played as a defensive midfielder at Ajax, yet United has never deployed him in that position. Moreover, he is prone to injuries.

British media reports that Manchester United hopes potential players from the academy system step up to take backup roles in the first team. Previously, Toby Collier was highly anticipated, but this season he has been loaned to West Brom and Hull City in the Championship, both plagued by injuries. He needs at least a full season with stable playing time to prove himself.

Jack Moorhouse was recalled by the club from Leyton Orient earlier this year as a contingency, though he hasn't been utilized yet. He is likely to be one of the players assessed this summer. Almost certainly, he will receive consistent playing time in the first one or two preseason matches, after which the club will decide his future.

There are also the brothers Jack Fletcher and Tyler Fletcher, who have entered the first-team squad this season and have gained appreciation from current manager Carrick. If Carrick is appointed permanently, the two brothers could be his key考察对象. At least in the first few weeks of preseason, they are likely to become important rotation players for the team.

Manchester United spent £1 million to sign African Mali talent Sekou Kone, once hailed as the "new Essien" or "new Yaya Touré." However, injuries severely hampered his development. This season he was loaned to Swiss club Lausanne Sport, and even within the Ratcliffe-owned club, his progress hasn't been smooth. Expecting him to play in the Premier League next season remains a hopeful dream.

Another young midfielder, Jacob Devaney, is less known, but he performed excellently during his loan to Scottish Premiership club St Mirren for several months. Establishing himself in Scotland's top league at just 18 is no easy feat. He will also return to Manchester United this summer, striving to prove himself to the new manager.