Manchester United transfer news: How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could look next season WITHOUT Paul Pogba, but with top targets, including Dan James and Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United transfer news: How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could look next season WITHOUT Paul Pogba, but with top targets, including Dan James and Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United are a club once again caught in a state of flux, with a transfer revamp required once again this summer.Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, United have appointed four permanent managers who have spent a combined 686.7MILLION to try and stop the rot.7

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has plenty to do this summer

However, with bitter rivals Manchester City and Liverpool threatening to leave the Red Devils in the proverbial dust, the situation at Old Trafford seems more desperate than ever.Paul Pogba’s future at the club continues to get murkier by the day as his public flirtation with Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane begins to border on nauseating.7

Paul Pogba could be set for a second acrimonious Manchester United exit

The France midfielder has admitted it would be a ‘dream’ to move to the Bernabeu, with Zidane doing little to stifle talk as the rumours begin to gather pace.However, Solskjaer does look like embarking on a summer spree in order to cope with the loss of their mercurial midfielder.According to The Sun, the Norwegian is ready to spend 330million in order to get United back to the top table of English football.Swansea City forward Daniel James is reportedly closing in on a 15million move, while Ed Woodward is said to have promised the manager a marquee signing.7

United have ‘agreed a deal’ with Paulo Dybala, according to reports

That could well be Paulo Dybala from Juventus, with former football journalist Ian McGarry telling The Transfer Window Podcasta 100million deal has been agreed for the Argentina international.Reports also suggest Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes could be on his way to Manchester, although it is unclear if it is United or City the 31-goal midfielder will choose.With an influx of so many signings, it is difficult to imagine how Solskjaer could assemble his new look side.But fear not, talkSPORT.com has assembled a hypothetical staring XI for United next season with a host of potential new signings. Check it out below.

DEFENCE

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Kostas Manolas has been linked with a move to Old Trafford

Even though he has had a dip in form, David De Gea remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Having kept faith with the Spain No.1 throughout the season, it is unlikely Solskjaer will include De Gea in any exodus which may take place in the summer.The full-back areas are also relatively well stocked for United, with Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot nowhere near the peaks of their careers. Dalot has shown incredible promise in a variety of positions this season, while Shaw was voted as United’s Player of the Season at their end-of-season awards.One position the Red Devils must strengthen is at centre-back. Jose Mourinho tried, and failed, to bring in a marquee signing last summer but was ultimately thwarted in his attempts.Roma colossus Kostas Manolas has a 36million release clause in his contract with the Serie A sideand possesses the physicality and technical attributes to be a Premier League star.

MIDFIELD

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Bruno Fernandes has enjoyed an incredible season in front of goal for Sporting

With Paul Pogba set to leave in the summer, Solskjaer knows he cannot repeat the mistakes of previous managers.With Bastian Schweinsteiger, Marouane Fellaini and Morgan Schneiderlin failing to deliver in the United engine room in the post-Ferguson era, a strong midfield is vital.Scott McTominay has emerged as a real leader in the Red Devils team, with his manager likely to build a team around the 22-year-old. Similarly, Fred is showing glimpses of the player United spent more than 50million on last summer.Having beaten rivals City last season to the Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder, Woodward will be hoping to repeat the trick and beat Pep Guardiola to the signing of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. The 24-year-old has enjoyed an incredible season in Portugal.

ATTACK

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James has been one of the Championship’s best players this season

This is an area United fans can seriously begin to get excited about. If Pogba leaves, it is likely the club will sanction the signing of similar stature and commercial lure to prove to the world they have global appeal.Signing Dybala would be a real marker for the rest of the Premier League that the club are still serious players. At 25, the forward still has his best years ahead of him, but would need time to adjust from Serie A to the rigours of English football.Although Daniel James is a signing for the future, the 21-year-old has shown in the Championship this season he has the potential to go right to the top. Blessed with blistering pace and an eye for goal, the comparisons with Wales wingers from past and present have already begun.When Solskjaer took over, Marcus Rashford was one of the biggest beneficiaries from the man management style of the 46-year-old. Although his form has dipped of late, a summer break and a full pre-season could allow him to rejuvenate and get back to his very best in a red shirt.Check out how Manchester United could line-up in August below!BuildLineUp.com7

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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been called up to the England squad for the first time since declaring his intention to represent the Three Lions on the international stage. London-born Rice, 20, previously played for the Republic of Ireland, but he remained eligible for England as each of his three caps were won in friendlies.
Declan Rice earns debut call-up after switching allegiance
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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been called up to the England squad for the first time since declaring his intention to represent the Three Lions on the international stage. London-born Rice, 20, previously played for the Republic of Ireland, but he remained eligible for England as each of his three caps were won in friendlies.
Declan Rice earns first England call-up after Ireland switch

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Manchester United are reportedly offering Ander Herrera double his current wages in an effort to get him to stay at the club. The midfielder is out of contract with United at the end of the season
Man Utd 'prepared' to double Ander Herrera salary in effort

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Celtic have launched an investigation into the leak of a confidential document thought to be revealing their transfer plans this summer. Leaked photographs of the report have appeared on social media which details their plans for some contracted Hoops players as well as potential targets in each position.
Celtic news: Hoops launch probe into leak of document

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Manchester City have ditched Nike to sign a lucrative new kit deal with Puma, the Premier League champions have announced. The deal, which will come into effect from the 2019/20 season, will apply
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Alexis Sanchez posted a parody of an 'I Am Legend' movie poster on Instagram to mark his return to goalscoring form in Manchester United's FA Cup victory over Arsenal.. The mock up image, which
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It has been two days since we learned the sad news of Billy McNeill's passing. Celtic's greatest ever captain passed away peacefully on Monday night surrounded by his loved ones with the official announcement coming Tuesday morning

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Liverpool are unlikely to recall Harry Wilson from his loan spell with Derby in January, reports claim. The Wales winger, 21, has been in sensational form for the Rams, scoring eight goals since joining the Championship club on a season-long loan in July.
Liverpool unlikely to recall Harry Wilson from Derby County

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was cagey regarding the 21-year-old's recovery ahead of the Old Firm derby, despite Tierney having trained with the first-team squad this week. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Rodgers said: "He is a doubt, but we'll assess after training and see how he is."
Celtic defender Kieran Tierney doubtful for Old Firm game

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The stakes are high at Old Trafford for the Manchester derby, with both clubs chasing important objectives in the Premier League Manchester United vs Manchester City: TV channel, live stream, team

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Burnley 2-0 West Ham: Clarets back on song to punish off-colour Hammers Sean Dyche's men secured only their second victory in 13 games thanks to Chris Wood and Dwight McNeil By talkSPORT
Burnley 2-0 West Ham: Clarets back on song to punish off
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back to business Sean Dyche's men secured only their second victory in 13 games thanks to Chris Wood and Dwight McNeil Burnley looked far more like their old selves as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over West Ham and eased their relegation worries.
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Burnley 2-1 Tottenham: Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood cancel out Harry Kane's strike to put major dent in title challenge as Mauricio Pochettino's side miss chance to close gap on Man City and Liverpool

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MANCHESTER UNITED are in the driving seat for Leicester's £60million-rated James Maddison - ahead of champions City, Liverpool and Tottenham. That's according to the Independent, who say United

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Leicester City news: Club will have to break transfer record fee to sign Youri Tielemans from Monaco The Belgium midfielder joined the Foxes on loan until the end of the season on January transfer
Brendan Rodgers will have to break Leicester transfer record

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The Spurs boss is expected to give an update on various injured players, such as Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen, Serge Aurier and Mousa Dembele. He will also talk about the title race with Liverpool and Manchester City and with the January transfer window fast approaching, talk is likely to turn towards new recruits or departures from Tottenham.
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