BREAKING NEWS: According to Fabrizio Romano, “Our objective is to elevate Manchester United’s status once again. We aim not only to participate in the Champions League but also to contend for the title. The board and I are devising plans to bring in experienced players to Old Trafford.” In a surprising development, Manchester United are reportedly planning to revive their interest in England striker Harry Kane and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this upcoming summer transfer window. The Red Devils are determined to secure their primary targets and are prepared to intensify their efforts to acquire the duo. This potential move could deal a significant blow to Bayern Munich and Barcelona, who had hoped to retain their star players. United are willing to take all necessary measures to secure their desired signings, setting the stage for a summer filled with transfer market drama and intrigue.

The recent improvement in the team’s performance has bolstered confidence among certain members of the club, who view securing a Champions League spot as a pivotal factor in attracting top talents under Ineos ownership. Ineos is prepared to make substantial investments in the upcoming transfer window to bolster the squad.

However, Manchester United’s longstanding interest in Mathys Tel may face obstacles due to potential changes in the coaching staff at Bayern Munich, which is currently under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel. Speculation surrounds Tuchel’s future at the club, and the appointment of a new coach could disrupt efforts to secure Tel. Manchester United had previously pursued Tel before he joined Bayern Munich from Rennes in a €20 million deal in 2022.

Harry Kane is highly esteemed by individuals within Manchester United, and the club will actively pursue him if he expresses a desire to return to the Premier League. Kane had indicated a willingness to join Manchester United last summer, but financial constraints prevented the deal from materializing. There are indications that Bayern Munich may offload several players in the summer to fund major signings, although whether Kane will be among them hinges on the player’s intentions.

Despite Rasmus Hojlund’s commendable form, the club is hesitant to depend solely on him for goals, particularly given their aspirations to compete on multiple fronts next season. Hojlund experienced a sluggish start to the season, prompting the club’s desire to acquire another skilled striker with Premier League experience.

In terms of financial resources for Manchester United in the upcoming summer transfer window, Sir Jim Ratcliffe intends to prioritize young talent and Premier League experience. As the new chief, Ratcliffe plans to bolster the club’s financial standing by injecting personal funds. This injection is projected to elevate the allowable losses from €20m to €122m for the current accounting period, significantly boosting Manchester United’s spending capacity. It is anticipated that this financial boost could enable the club to invest between €250m-€300m in player acquisitions, contingent upon qualification for both the Champions League and Europa League.

While Frenkie de Jong remains a target, Manchester United will only actively pursue him if there are positive indications from his current club. Additionally, Sporting CP’s Marcus Edwards and Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise have emerged as early targets, with continued interest in Jarrad Braithwaite.

Despite admiration for Everton’s Amadou Onana, Manchester United aims to strike a balance in their signings between first-team-ready players and prospects for development. Ineos is eager to transform Manchester United into a dominant force akin to Manchester City, exemplified by the addition of Omar Berrada.