AI predicts who Man United are most likely to sign this summer, creates massive nine-man shortlist

Manchester United's transfer plans have been predicted through the power of artificial intelligence.

United finished third in the Premier League in their first season under Erik ten Hag and secured a return the Champions League as a result.

The Red Devils also won a first trophy since 2017 by lifting the Carabao Cup and could finish with an FA Cup if they beat rivals Manchester City at Wembley.

But in order to challenge City for the Premier League title, it's common knowledge that United need some new additions in order to bridge that gap.

They've been linked with a slew of names and The Sun decided to ask AI who are the most likely reinforcements at Old Trafford this summer.

The pressing area for United has to be a new striker, with the 13-time Premier League champions relying heavily on the goals from Marcus Rashford.

Napoli's Victor Osimhen has been touted as a potential but AI is advocating for Spurs striker Harry Kane, who scored 30 times in the Premier League in a poor side.

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He has just one year on his contract but Daniel Levy is a tricky negotiator and United will likely have to pay £100 million for his services.

Kane's England teammates Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount are also mentioned as midfield targets, though none of them are expected to be available on the cheap.

Brighton's World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister got the nod from AI as the Argentine appears destined to move on from the Seagulls, though Liverpool appears to be his next destination.

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Sticking in midfield, Youri Tielemans, a player United have been linked with before, could be a coup this summer as he becomes a free agent after Leicester City's relegation to the Championship.

AI also keeping the Frenkie de Jong transfer rumours alive despite United's attempts to try and bring him to the club in a long and ultimately unsuccessful pursuit last summer.

The surprise nine-man shortlist finishes with Inter Milan pair Denzel Dumfries and Nicolo Barella, who have both been instrumental in the Nerazzurri's run to the Champions League final.

Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Erik Ten Hag, Harry Kane, Declan Rice

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