The 14 Players On Manchester United's Transfer Shortlist This Summer

Manchester United 'summer shortlist' has emerged ahead of the upcoming transfer window, and it features some big names in the world of football.

It was reported last month that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to make three major signings in the upcoming transfer window, with the priorities being a striker, a right winger and a midfielder.

And now, with just a couple of months until the transfer window opens, The Evening Standard has published a comprehensive list of United's transfer targets.

In total, there are 14 names on Solskjaer's shortlist, including the likes of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish and Spurs striker Harry Kane - all of which fit into the priorities bracket.

Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time. They claim the Dormund winger is United's leading transfer target this summer, with Solskjaer's side being the favourites to land his signature.

Of course, another player - or players - that continue to be linked with a move to Old Trafford are Jack Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison, who both find themselves in the 14-man shortlist.

The Aston Villa man is expected to cost around £60 million, while the latter would cost more at a hefty £80 million.

Another one of Manchester United top transfer targets is Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham.

The 16-year-old midfielder visited the club's Carrington training ground in March, and after United made a bid of £25 million for the teenager in January, it is believed they will try their luck again this summer.

Other midfield targets in the 14-man shortlist include West Ham's Declan Rice, Ajax's Donny van de Beek and Newcastle's 22-year-old midfielder Sean Longstaff.

In terms of transfer options in the striking department, United are tracking a number of big names.

Tottenham forward Harry Kane is perhaps the most ambitious of targets, with the Premier League side wanting an eye-watering £200 million for the England international.

United are also prepared to reignite their interest in Erling Braunt Haaland, if Dortmund are willing to sell.

Other options in the shortlist include RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, Lyon forward Moussa Dembele and Odion Ighalo, who is currently on loan at Old Trafford from Shanghai Shenhua.

The final two players in the 14-man shortlist are centre-back options. Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is another long-term target, while Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt will be chased again after United failed to sign him last summer.

Thoughts on United's targets this summer? Who should they sign out of the above 14?

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Jack Kenmare

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