If true that you will try and do transfers in the style of Nagelsmann, it ought to be a lot of 'out with the old, in with the young' because that's his style. Big players from smaller leagues, or smaller clubs, or young and in development, but no arrived stars.
Cresswell, Branthwaite, Philogene from England, Knauff and Netz from Germany. Lukeba, Kalimuendo and Cherki from France; those are typical Nagelsmann-players - getting them just before international breakthrough.
after several meetings and strategy sessions, newly appointed manager julian nagelsmann and manchester united's recruitment team have identified priority positions to strengthen in the summer transfer window. following the free departures of anthony martial and raphael varane, bringing in a new striker to rotate and even challenge rasmus hojlund and a first team quality centerback will be the first steps.
omar berrada is also not convinced that brazilian winger, antony, is able to meet the demands of the premier league. antony, himself, has met with nagelsmann to discuss his struggles in england and it's been decided that a loan abroad with an option to buy could be the catalyst that allows the brazilian to rediscover his form out of the manchester united spotlight. nagelsmann is a fan of amad diallo, but it's believed that that young attacker is not happy with his minimal minutes since joining united and will take convincing in order to stick around. garnacho's youth and need for further development and patience mean united are actively looking at right wing options, as well.
crystal palace winger, michael olise, was linked with a move to old trafford during ten hag's tenure and a deal was believed to be all but wrapped up before ten hag and united parted ways. berrada and nagelsmann are also in agreement that olise fits the profile--and price tag--of what they're looking for in a wide player, so a deal for olise could still be possible this summer.
jadon sancho will be sitting down with nagelsmann and united director of football, dan ashworth, to discuss the events leading to the winger's fallout with erik ten hag, as well as the club's expectations for player behavior. it's unknown if sancho will be staying at united at this time, but united's pursuit of a winger will depend on whether or not sancho stays.
christian eriksen, donny van de beek, and casemiro are reportedly up for sale, as well, as the club's new structure will see a shift from handing big contracts to older players with no sell-on value. eriksen's free transfer isn't thought to have been a poor decision, but injuries have seen the danish playmaker decline since he joined united. casemiro, as well, is seen as not fitting the profile of player for nagelsmann and the brazilian midfielder is also seeking to finish his career elsewhere, with clubs from south america, italy, france, and the saudi pro league expressing interest. van de beek is seeking a move to rekindle his career. losing three midfielders with scott mctominay, mason mount, and kobbie mainoo as the only options remaining means united will be looking at versatile midfielders who can contribute on and off the ball.
finally, in a shock bit of breaking news (completely fictional and in no way representative of my thoughts or wishes, mind you), dutch left-back tyrell malacia has been forced to take an extended leave from football following further setbacks to his recovery from a long-term injury and subsequent botched operation, which saw the young fullback miss the entirety of the 23/24 season. malacia has united's full support, but the club will also be looking at left-back options.
so there you have it: striker, centerback, left-back, central midfield, and potentially a right winger. united are wary of selling too many players, as a balance of youth and experience will be needed. nagelsmann will continue to work closely with united's academy, as well, in an effort to identify academy players on the cusp of joining the first team in training and also to identify profiles for youth scouts.
first bit of news to kick off the transfer window
