Manchester United could look towards massively improving their midfield ranks in the summer transfer window, according to reports - with the Red Devils keen on adding two of Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba to their engine room to put United towards the Premier League title race once again.
United's attacking ranks massively struggled last season, and in the summer, they addressed that in the market with moves for Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
And that could be the case again in the coming months. Casemiro has announced that he will be departing Old Trafford at the end of the campaign, whilst Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes' futures are unknown - meaning INEOS will be keen to add players to their midfield ranks.
Report: Man Utd Expect Two of Anderson, Wharton and Baleba This Summer
Michael Carrick
As a result, the report byDaily Mail reporter Nathan Salt states that United expect to sign two of Anderson, Wharton and Baleba- with two of the three wanted for their ranks by the start of next season - though each will cost at least £70million.
Anderson has been touted as United's 'top target' this summer, with the Newcastle native having burst into the England first-team following some impressive form for Nottingham Forest over the past 18 months.
Expected to start for England in this summer's 2026 World Cup, he could command a fee as high as £100million in the transfer market, given he is constantly improving even at the age of just 23 years old.
That being said, qualifying for the Champions League will be crucial to attracting Anderson, given he is in 'huge demand' at the City Ground.
Baleba is also a target despite his dip in form for Brighton this season, and he will potentially depart for a fee close to £75million in the summer months.
Wharton, meanwhile, is 'expected' to be sold in the summer, with Liverpool prioritising the Blackburn-born star. However, United are also interested in the star, potentially bringing him back to the north-west and featuring alongside Kobbie Mainoo, with the duo having been compared earlier in their careers.
Man Utd Have Needed a Midfield Overhaul for Some Years Now
Manchester United's Casemiro holding a football
United have been planning a midfield overhaul for some time, with Ruben Amorim pushing for recruitments in the summer before his budget was quashed by the attacking inclusions.
Wharton and Anderson would make the most sense, with both returning to their northern roots, offering a blend of Premier League experience, high-ceiling potential and ball retention to bring a sense of calm to United's ranks.
However, Baleba was one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League last season, and he shouldn't be discounted. One thing is for certain - United would be better off with any of the trio, let alone two.