Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich): 42.9 million pounds
After seeing Man United concede 58 goals in the Premier League last season, coach Erik ten Hag understood that he needed to strengthen the defense for the "Red Devils".
Furthermore, Man United should also reduce the average age of the defense with Jonny Evans (36 years old), Harry Maguire (31 years old) and Victor Lindelof (30 years old). One of the three names mentioned above could leave Old Trafford, as Ten Hag wants De Ligt and Lisandro Martinez to form their favorite centre-back pair.
De Ligt is the right age at 25, but he was not a regular player for Bayern Munich last season. Therefore, there will be question marks surrounding the Dutch player's physical fitness.
Noussair Mazraoui (Bayern Munich): 17 million pounds
Man United feel Mazaroui would be an upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back. In theory, this plan of the Old Trafford team is completely correct.
The Moroccan player played an important role for Bayern last season in their journey to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Furthermore, Mazaroui's age of 26 also fits with Man United 's vision .
Like De Ligt, Mazaroui was also a former student of Ten Hag at Ajax. Since leading Man United, the Dutch strategist has always prioritized recruiting players who played under him in the past.
Leny Yoro (Lille): 52 million pounds
Paying £52 million for an 18-year-old will raise suspicions, but Man United believe Yoro will develop into a mainstay of the defense in the coming years.
Besides, surpassing Real Madrid in this deal is also a significant morale boost for Man United. However, Yoro was injured during the US tour and may be out of action until early November.
The "Red Devils" may not need Yoro to immediately become a mainstay this season. However, the former Lille player must prove his development potential.
Joshua Zirkzee (Bologna): 36.5 million pounds
Man United needs another quality striker to ease the scoring pressure on Rasmus Hojlund, who is only 21 years old. In the context that Marcus Rashford has not yet found his form, the responsibility placed on Zirkzee's shoulders will be even greater.
Zirkzee is a promising Dutch striker with 12 goals for Bologna in Serie A last season. However, it may be too early to expect a 23-year-old player in a harsh environment like the Premier League.
