According to reports, Manchester United have chosen their two top summer targets as it\u2019s been claimed that they are expected to miss out on a \u00a3100m star.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils<\/a> are going to prioritise an overhaul of their midfield in this summer\u2019s transfer window after they upgraded their attack and signed a new No.1 goalkeeper in the summer.<\/p>\n United offloaded most of their unwanted talents in the summer to raise funds, with this enabling them to spend around \u00a3230m to sign Senne Lammens, Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.<\/p>\n Each of these signings have improved Michael Carrick<\/a>\u2018s side, but they are still crying out for upgrades in other departments, with this particularly the case in midfield.<\/p>\n Man Utd did not have the financial means to sign Carlos Baleba in last summer\u2019s transfer window, but he remains on their radar as a possible long-term replacement for Casemiro, who is confirmed to be leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract in the summer.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Scholes \u2018would never make it today\u2019 with \u2018production line\u2019 of \u00a3100m \u2018automatons\u2019 like Anderson<\/a><\/p>\n The Premier League giants could end up signing at least two midfielders in the summer as Bruno Fernandes and\/or Kobbie Mainoo could join Casemiro in leaving.<\/p>\n With that, a report from The i Paper claims <\/a>Man Utd have \u2018decided their two favoured midfield targets\u2019 between Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliott Anderson.<\/p>\n It is noted that these targets have been on their radar as \u2018marquee\u2019 signings \u2018for a while\u2019, but they have explained why they are currently prioritising Baleba and Wharton.<\/p>\n The report explains:<\/p>\n \u2018The i Paper has been told that of the three, Wharton and Baleba would be the most likely, as there is a growing belief Anderson would snub United for a move to rivals Manchester City.<\/p>\n \u2018Other more affordable targets across Europe are being lined up by director of recruitment Christopher Vivell, options who could even be brought in as additions to two of United\u2019s top picks.\u2019<\/p>\n MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365\u2026 Man Utd are also linked with Barcelona star Marc Casado, but a report from Football Insider has explained why they could miss out on the midfielder.<\/p>\n Journalist Pete O\u2019Rourke said:\u00a0\u201cWe know that Manchester United have made midfield reinforcements a top priority for this year, whether that be in this window, which is unlikely, or the summer window when they could look to bring in reinforcements.<\/p>\n \u201cCasado is a good player, he\u2019s been linked with Premier League clubs in the past. The big thing for him will be what happens with him at Barcelona, and if he\u2019s going to be playing regularly.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s not been a regular this season, I think he has made 10 starts out of the 19 games he has played.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is obviously very hard to break into that star-studded Barcelona midfield. He\u2019s still only 22, as well, so has a lot of time to improve.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it would be hard for him to leave his boyhood club, but if he is to leave, I\u2019m sure Manchester United is probably one of those clubs that make Casado think of leaving, in that respect.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s also interest from Atletico Madrid. 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*\u00a0Big Weekend: Arsenal v Manchester United, Aston Villa, Mo Salah, Oliver Glasner<\/a>
*\u00a0Man Utd can\u2019t repeat tactic which \u2018broke Arsenal\u2019 because Bruno would be \u2018would be doing three people\u2019s jobs\u2019<\/a>
*\u00a0Man Utd \u2018four-man shortlist\u2019 to replace Casemiro revealed after summer exit is announced<\/a><\/p>\n