Three midfielders Erik ten Hag can bring to Manchester United this summer for free
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNo fewer than four midfielders are set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season. Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic all look to have pulled on a United shirt at Old Trafford for the final time.
Erik ten Hag knows one of his primary tasks will be to replenish his stock with quality replacements. Reports suggest the Dutchman could have up to £150m to spend this summer, while player sales could offer more manoeuvrability in the market.
Names such as Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips and Ruben Neves have all been linked with a move. READ MORE:Manchester United can't afford to waste Declan Rice transfer opportunity However, each would take a sizeable chunk out of Ten Hag’s budget and so he could be tempted to consider more cost-effective options.
He may opt to dip into the academy with the likes of James Garner and Hannibal Mejbri raring to go. But if he’s looking for more established personnel, then he has a number of options in the free market in June.
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