BREAKING: Jarrad Branthwaite and Michael Olise were Man United’s first summer transfer decisions, with a £135 million decision.

Jarrad Branthwaite and Michael Olise were Man United’s first summer transfer decisions, with a £135 million decision.

Before deciding on transfer targets, Manchester United must make one important choice. Erik ten Hag supervised the team’s lowest-ever Premier League result, and if United doesn’t win the FA Cup, they won’t play in Europe the following season.

MEN Sport is aware that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will soon make a decision about the Dutchman’s future and is not quite convinced that he will remain his long-term coach. This is because the club’s pulling power will be influenced by the person in charge of the dugout, and transfer targets will need to be identified ahead of what may now prove to be a difficult summer.

This summer, United is anticipated to let go of a number of players; just four players, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, and Andre Onana, are not likely to be sold. When their contracts expire, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial will exit, while Casemiro is also expected to leave.

In the meanwhile, this summer, United will likely search for two center backs in addition to a central midfielder and an attacker. MEN Sport’s United writers have weighed in on which players should be signed first, since certain areas need to be prioritized above others.

This transfer window, center defender needs to be the first priority. United has previously targeted Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeatable Edmond Tapsoba and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. While United may take advantage of Everton’s precarious financial circumstances, the latter will be more difficult to sign.

To stay inside the current three-year cycle of Premier League spending regulations, the Toffees may try to unload players before June 30. If Branthwaite is included in the England squad for Euro 2024, it may take longer to relieve the financial load.