Jose Mourinho has hinted that he will be in the market for South American flair this summer, but who is likely to figure on the Red Devils' wish list?
Manchester United are expected to be busy once again during the summer transfer window, with Jose Mourinho ready to inject more funds into a squad expected to challenge on all fronts in 2018-19.
The Portuguese has hinted that he will look to add a splash of South American flair to his ranks at Old Trafford, telling : "I think that a team without a Brazilian isn't a team. I think their talent is fantastic and the creativity of the Brazilian player cannot be measured. If a European team, like, very European, could have a Brazilian in their squad, it would bring a 'Brazilian thing' to the game and I think that's very important."
Who, then, could figure on the Red Devils' wish list?
GettyNeymar
Current club: Paris Saint-Germain
The ultimate Brazilian signing. Has been heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid, but United boast the financial muscle to challenge the Blancos if they want to compete for what would likely be a record-breaking deal.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesWillian
Current club: Chelsea
Was taken to Stamford Bridge by Mourinho in 2013 and is the man to have sparked the summer transfer hint from United’s boss. Has previously claimed that he wants to spend “more years” in west London.
Getty ImagesFred
Current club: Shakhtar Donetsk
Goal revealed in February that Manchester City had agreed a £44.5 million deal in principle for the midfielder, but no move has been finalised. Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin has confirmed that City or United will be his next port of call.
Malcom
Current club: Bordeaux
Missed out on a January switch to Arsenal, much to his annoyance, but has seen the path cleared for a summer switch to England. The Gunners are likely to rekindle their interest, while Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the running.