Man Utd's board give official 'approval' for £60 million-rated star to become first Sir Jim Ratcliffe signing

Manchester United will try and bolster their attacking line this summer with a move for one of the Premier League's most in-demand players, according to reports.

It looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS group have already got to work on planning a major overhaul of their aging squad.

Ratcliffe and his team will assume total control of football operations at Old Trafford, which will compromise of making some difficult decisions, including the future of Jadon Sancho.

If reports are to be believed, United are looking to sell as many as 10 players in the summer, including Donny van de Beek, Hannibal Mejbri and Mason Greenwood.

As well as departures, INEOS are also keen on making some additions, although the only 'specific' target that has been backed by the board is Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.

That's according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, who says the idea of bringing Olise to United was done prior to Ratcliffe's acquisition worth around £1.3 billion.

The 22-year-old, who has a release clause of around £60 million, favours a move to United over Liverpool and Chelsea, say Metro.

Everton defender Jarrad Braithwaite is also believed to be on United's radar ahead of the summer window, with the Toffees expected to ask for at least £70 million.

The club are intent on bringing in a new centre-back but at the moment, Olise is the only 'specific' target that has been backed by INEOS.

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As well as the previously mentioned targets, United are reportedly keen on bringing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer to the club as a budget-friendly option.

Bremer, who has been one of Juventus' standout performers this season, only penned a new contract with the Italian giants late last year, but according to the i, his deal includes a €50 million (around £43m) release clause.