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Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough last night – but plans are well afoot for another big summer of spending.
The Red Devils continue to lag behind rivals Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, meaning more new faces are likely to come through the door at the end of the season.
Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo is one of their top targets.
The 22-year-old is said to have stopped contract talks with the Nou Camp outfit with his deal running out in 2023.
And that is because of United’s interest, while near-neighbours City have also been linked with the Uruguayan.
In Italy, they believe that the Red Devils also have their eye on Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
The 22-year-old is expected to leave Italy this summer with Bayern Munich and Barcelona also keen on the Dutch international.
But it is not just at the back where United are said to be looking to improve their squad at the end of the current campaign.
ESPN say that on their long list of players who would improve their midfield options are two Premier League stars.
Both West Ham’s Declan Rice and Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips are wanted at Old Trafford by club bosses as they prepare for another busy window.
In other news
Chelsea’s latest attempt to get Antonio Rudiger to sign a new deal has failed with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain still interested in the centre-back, according to The Mail.
If Arsenal fail to qualify for the Champions League, ESPN believe both Manchester City and Liverpool will consider moves for Bukayo Saka.
Paulo Dybala is likely to leave Juventus this year and Liverpool are considering an offer for the 28-year-old, say The Mirror.
