Four smart signings that could take Manchester United to the next level this summer

Anticipation will soon turn to transfers , and there's expected to be serious movement. With a likely windfall from Champions League qualification, expected fees for players out on loan, and the offloading of high earners including Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Casemiro, funds should not be in short supply. We've profiled four potential summer signings that could take Manchester United to the next level.

Andrea Cambiaso - Juventus A left-back is on the priority list for Manchester United this summer, amid reservations about Luke Shaw's ability to cope with the extra demand of European football. Cambiaso was heavily linked with a move to the other side of Manchester last summer, with Manchester City expressing interest before pivoting to Rayan Ait-Nouri. Juventus are facing a fight to secure Champions League qualification and could be forced to cash in if the club fall short.

Cambiaso ranks in the 10% of Serie A full-backs for accurate crosses this season and in the top 12% for percentage of defensive duels won. Comfortable in either full-back role or as a defensive midfielder, it's a deal that makes plenty of sense. Sandro Tonali - Newcastle Sandro Tonali has been linked with an exit from Newcastle United with enquiries from Arsenal in the January window.

Manchester United have the midfielder on an extensive shortlist of options, as the Red Devils prioritise Premier League proven talent. Tonali is an exceptional athlete and would add the dynamism that has been lacking in the Manchester United midfield. Newcastle would demand a huge fee for the Italian, but with a likely absence of European football, a big sale could again be necessary for a team that has been constrained by financial rules.